School Overview
The Otis College of Art and Design was founded in 1918 as Los Angeles’s first professional school of art. The school’s central campus is located at 9045 Lincoln Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, at the former headquaters of IBM Aerospace center. An architectural relic of the 1960s, the building was completely remodeled in 2011 by Otis College to reflect the unique personality of the school.
General Information
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Admission Office 9045 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045-9785 (310) 665-6820 (800) 527-6847 Fax: (310) 665-6821 [email protected] Contact: Marc Meredith Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 9045 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 665-6800 www.otis.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,140 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 225 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,139 Graduate enrollment: 66 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 53% Percent students who return sophomore year: 76% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $28,896 | $30,464 | $31,360 | $32,900 | +4.91% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $30,296 | $31,864 | $32,760 | $34,300 | +4.70% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $33,200 |
| In-state Student Fees | $700 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $33,200 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $700 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 196 | 87% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 192 | 85% | $2,272,355 | $11,835 |
| • Federal grants | 74 | 33% | $314,407 | $4,249 |
| • Pell grants | 74 | 33% | $284,407 | $3,843 |
| • Other federal grants | 20 | 9% | $30,000 | $1,500 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 53 | 24% | $426,348 | $8,044 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 191 | 85% | $1,531,600 | $8,019 |
| Student loan aid | 124 | 55% | $899,014 | $7,250 |
| • Federal student loans | 124 | 55% | $664,610 | $5,360 |
| • Other student loans | 16 | 7% | $234,404 | $14,650 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 219 | 29 | - | - | - |
| Architecture and Related Services | 18 | - | - | - | - |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 18 | - | - | - | - |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 201 | 19 | - | - | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 14 | - | - | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 41 | - | - | - | - |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 44 | - | - | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | 8 | - | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 29 | 11 | - | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 30 | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial and Product Design | 24 | - | - | - | - |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Arts, Visual & Performing Communications Technologies |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Otis College of Art and Design Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 527-6847 |
| Website: | www.otis.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.otis.edu/how-apply |
| Address: | 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045-3505 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,183 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 56% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,015 (86% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $48,380 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $48,380 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $18,661 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Otis College of Art and Design Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Otis College of Art and Design.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 8 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Otis College of Art and Design and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $48,380 |
| Out-of-state | $48,380 |
| Books and supplies | $840 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $48,380 |
| Out-of-state | $48,380 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 248 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 248 | 90% | $18,661 |
| Student loan aid | 86 | 31% | $23,340 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 919 | 85% | $19,933 |
| Federal student loans | 509 | 47% | $7,317 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Otis College of Art and Design. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Otis College of Art and Design students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,442 | 631 | 1,811 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 81% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Otis College of Art and Design Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,183 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,125 |
| Graduate enrollment | 58 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Otis College of Art and Design Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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