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Otis College of Art and Design Demographics & Diversity

Los Angeles, California

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Otis College of Art and Design are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Otis College of Art and Design students
Race Percent of Students
White 25%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 28%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6%
International 24%
Race Unknown 5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 136% more female students than male students enrolled at Otis College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Otis College of Art and Design has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Otis College of Art and Design students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 30%
Women 70%
Enrollment by gender for Otis College of Art and Design students
Gender Number of Students
Men 390
Women 922

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Otis College of Art and Design serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Otis College of Art and Design students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 64%
Out of State 20%
Foreign 16%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$73,811 per year

31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,312
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.6%
Part time Undergrads 1.8%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120403 IPEDS survey data for Otis College of Art and Design.

Last updated February 24, 2024