Otis College of Art and Design
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
- 607 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA
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Otis College of Art and Design Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
920-1180
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$42,699/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,640/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.36 responses
- 68%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.38 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,049Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
13
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
48%
Poll
- 91%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.33 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.46 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
83%- 83%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.18 responses
Otis College of Art and Design Reviews
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Otis is one of those schools where what you put into it, is what you get out of it. There isn't much time for partying or socializing if you are busy with your studies and studio classes (which works for me as an introvert). If you are busy with outside life, such as socializing, then you pass through your classes but your portfolio won't be the strongest. I would recommend going through foundation (freshman) year if you can afford it, so you can refine your general skills and learn to think and see in a much more artistic, designer-ish way. If you can, also get housing on campus, so that you can save on high LA rent. The area around Otis is a bit dead, but with a car (carshare and ubers) you can access a lot more of LA. The administration seems eager to help and is overall very friendly. Professors are understanding if you communicate with them, and are very professional and critical - with hopes of helping you become the best artist or designer you can be.
What I loved about Otis College is the progress I've seen in my artwork, The professors care and want to help their students to reach success. But only if the students themselves shows determination, desire and progress to work and face challenges. The professors will not waste, time and critiques on students who do not show initiative. At this school, if you want to reach your goals you must have the will to do what it takes.
At Otis college, the professors either are or were in the art industry and share their experiences and advice with us, the students. This means we get taught, advised and given assignments as if were already working in the industry.
If you did not know the basics of color theory or anatomy, Otis college will prepare you for. Otis college is one of the very few colleges who have a Foundation Program where first time students will learn the basics they need to advance their skills in the long run while also showing students what Otis College has to offer.
At Otis college, the professors either are or were in the art industry and share their experiences and advice with us, the students. This means we get taught, advised and given assignments as if were already working in the industry.
If you did not know the basics of color theory or anatomy, Otis college will prepare you for. Otis college is one of the very few colleges who have a Foundation Program where first time students will learn the basics they need to advance their skills in the long run while also showing students what Otis College has to offer.
If you want to do something that involves art this is the place to go. You’ll learn a lot, not only from the professors, but from just living on campus. They have many activities that will make you feel extremely welcome. Foundation year may be hard, but once you get through it, it’s extremely worth it because you will be doing what you want to do. Otis is also extremely diverse and will definitely help you in finding a job wether it be in or out of campus.