The college was founded by Sue Wade in 1962 and was originally located in the Turtle Creek area.

[2] Relocating again in 2004 to its current location in the Infomart which is in the heart of the Dallas Design District provides the students numerous opportunities to work the various trade events and major retail markets.

The 2014 artwork from the Richards Group was used to create the revised 2017 logo/brand by a Wade College alumnus/marketing director.

Sue Wade, Wade College Founder and Executive Director, was honored by Fashion Group International and awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion Education at the annual Night of Stars Gala event on November 16, 2012.

D & M Magazine is Wade College's print publication, published once or twice each year.