Otis College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Otis College of Art and Design was $45,402. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Otis College

Otis College net price calculator

$45,402

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Otis College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$45,402	$1,474 (3%)	$35,397	$37,228	$42,578	$41,297	$47,682
2021	$46,876	$1,470 (3%)	$40,627	$40,153	$44,125	$46,851	$51,374
2020	$45,406	$551 (1%)	$37,708	$38,516	$43,856	$49,622	$50,178
2019	$44,855	$2,156 (5%)	$38,075	$35,398	$44,364	$47,063	$48,037
2018	$42,699	$3,286 (8%)	$38,938	$35,912	$41,330	$46,679	$46,216
2017	$39,413	$1,272 (3%)	$30,212	$33,132	$35,718	$41,623	$44,332
2016	$38,141	$1,254 (3%)	$31,317	$31,188	$34,493	$39,110	$43,090
2015	$36,887	$2,540 (7%)	$29,431	$29,983	$32,405	$40,499	$43,883
2014	$34,347	--	$26,972	$26,954	$32,936	$40,258	$40,144

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Otis College of Art and Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$70,802	$1,270 (2%)	$50,950	$19,012	$840
2021	$69,532	$1,600 (2%)	$49,680	$19,012	$840
2020	$67,932	$5,072 (8%)	$48,380	$18,712	$840
2019	$62,860	$1,090 (2%)	$46,860	$14,600	$1,400
2018	$61,770	$1,600 (3%)	$45,620	$14,750	$1,400
2017	$60,170	$1,856 (3%)	$44,020	$14,750	$1,400
2016	$58,314	$1,824 (3%)	$42,314	$14,600	$1,400
2015	$56,490	$1,060 (2%)	$40,490	$14,600	$1,400
2014	$55,430	$1,130 (2%)	$39,430	$14,600	$1,400
2013	$54,300	--	$38,300	$14,600	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Otis College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $15,744 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Otis College is $1,749 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Otis College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $840.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Otis College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,268

If living off-campus, with family: $3,268

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,268
How much is Otis College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Otis College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Otis College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,988	$2,650
For out-of-state students	$1,988	$2,650

Housing and Meal

**Otis College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Otis College of Art and Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$15,744	17	403
2021	N/A	N/A	$15,744	17	418
2020	N/A	N/A	$15,744	17	418
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,100	17	292
2018	$5,280	$10,100	N/A	17	230
2017	$2,668	$9,800	N/A	17	230
2016	N/A	$9,900	N/A	0	160

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Otis College of Art and Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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