Otis College of Art and Design

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	403
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Los Angeles, California, Otis College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Otis College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Otis College of Art and Design is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Otis College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Otis College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,950

Cost of attendance at Otis College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,950

Cost of attendance at Otis College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Otis College of Art and Design received on average $21,593 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,593

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	70	32%	$5,292	$370,450
Other Federal Grant	70	32%	$5,506	$385,450
State Grant/Scholarships	47	21%	$7,504	$352,668
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	219	100%	$18,322	$4,012,450
Total Grant & Scholarships	220	100%	$21,593	$4,750,568

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Otis College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Otis College of Art and Design students is 68.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.7%.

68.6%

asian 74.0% 37 students
African American 76.9% 10 students
white 63.6% 28 students
hispanic 75.0% 3 students
International Students 70.5% 43 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Otis College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Otis College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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