Otis College of Art and Design

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
1.0 1 review

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,267

Location Los Angeles, California
Website otis.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#358

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Otis College of Art and Design is a private art and design institution located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport. The campus occupies a former IBM research facility that was renovated into studio spaces, design labs, and classrooms, complemented by a five-story residential tower for student housing. Founded in 1918 as the first professional art school in Los Angeles, Otis maintains selective admission standards focused on portfolio review and creative potential. The college offers BFA and MFA programs with notable strengths in fashion design, digital media, toy design, and fine arts, while maintaining deep connections to Southern California's creative industries and design firms. Students benefit from the campus's proximity to Los Angeles's cultural institutions and entertainment companies, with many courses incorporating professional partnerships and industry-driven projects.

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Ratings

Otis College of Art and Design is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Otis College of Art and Design within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#358
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#260
Best Colleges in California

#32
Best Private Colleges in California

#22
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#573
Best Value Colleges in California

#39

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1265/1395
GPA 3.31

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.5%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$56,488

Costs for Otis College of Art and Design
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$56,488
Books and Supplies		$1,062
Other Fees		$3,748
Room and Board		$20,784
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,213
Total One Year Cost		$85,295

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Otis College of Art and Design are Visual and Performing Arts and Architecture. 96% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts and 4% in Architecture.