The campus of Otis College Of Art And Design is in Los Angeles, California, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Otis College Of Art And Design include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Admission at Otis College Of Art And Design is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, the school had 1,098 students enrolled (1,073 full-time equivalent). Otis College Of Art And Design has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Otis prepares diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill, and their vision."
More complete details are provided below.
Otis College Of Art And Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045-3505
General Phone: (800) 527-6847
Admissions Phone: (310) 665-6820
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 665-6880
http://www.otis.edu
Otis College Of Art And Design awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 102 | fashion design, graphic design, design and applied arts, design and visual communication, industrial design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 46 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 35 | fine arts |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | environmental design |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | creative writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Otis College Of Art And Design in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Otis College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 1,098 students (1,073 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 67% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Otis College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 86 of its 1,073 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,390 | 820 | 59% | 331 | 40% |
| Men | 405 | 231 | 57% | 105 | 45% |
| Women | 985 | 589 | 60% | 226 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 665-6820
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,260 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Otis College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 665-6880
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,829 | 10 | $58,450 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $48,958 | 8 | $49,513 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $45,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $50,219 | 23 | $52,513 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Otis College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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