Otis College of Art and Design Admission Requirements
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Otis College of Art and Design Admission Overview
Otis College of Art and Design admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Otis College of Art and Design admitted 81.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+) and SAT 1265-1395. Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Otis College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Otis College of Art and Design
Acceptance Rate
The Otis College of Art and Design acceptance rate is 81.8%. Last year, 2,084 of 2,549 applicants were admitted. That is the 63rd lowest acceptance rate in California.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Otis College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?
Otis College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Otis College of Art and Design typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Otis College of Art and Design GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.31Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Otis College of Art and Design typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #69 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Otis College of Art and Design SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1265-1395Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 665
- Math 600
- Composite 1265
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 720
- Math 675
- Composite 1395
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Otis College of Art and Design typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1265–1395) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. Otis College of Art and Design ranks #22 in the state of California and #162 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1265 to 1395
SAT policy
Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Otis College of Art and Design ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Otis College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Otis College of Art and Design is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1265-1395); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120403.
GPA calculator: Otis College of Art and Design GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026