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Otis College of Art and Design Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 77%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 41%

There are 143% more female students than male students enrolled at Otis College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Otis College of Art and Design has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Otis College of Art and Design students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
29%
Women
71%
Enrollment by gender for Otis College of Art and Design students
Gender Number of Students
Men
369
Women
898

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 30%

Otis College of Art and Design draws 69 percent of students from California, 19 percent from other states, and 11 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Otis College of Art and Design students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
19%
Foreign
11%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$73,811 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,267
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.6%
Part-time undergraduates 1.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120403.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026