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Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising with Concentration in Merchandising San Francisco State University San Francisco State University, USA

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USD 17032

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program creates an educational and experiential foundation for diverse professional careers in the globally interdependent apparel industry. Students explore human behavior, social problems, and environmental concerns, interpreting influences and outcomes through apparel design and merchandising. Two concentrations are offered:

  •  Design
  •  Merchandising.

Students will understand and apply knowledge about the roles and functions of various industry sectors in which textiles and sewn products are developed, produced, marketed, sold, and consumed, including design, construction, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and merchandising processes. A common core of classes enables students to develop a consumer and socially conscious approach to the textile and apparel industry and a basic knowledge of the field including career opportunities, terminology, and professional practices as applied to the industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 84 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    550 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17032

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    18999 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • The scholarship award ($1,500.00) will be disbursed during the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible students must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) during the Fall semester 2025 when the awarded funds will be disbursed to the student’s account.

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