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Otis College of Art and Design, which was established in 1918, was originally housed in the Harrison Gray Otis' MacArthur Park property. Otis, the founder and publisher of Los Angeles Times, donated his home to the city for the purpose of "the advancement of the arts". In 1997, the college moved to its present campus in Westchester, Los Angeles, California.
Otis College of Art and Design offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in subjects like communication arts, digital media, fine arts, product designing, and architecture. Students are also awarded the Masters of Fine Arts degree in the fields of public practice, writing, graphic designing, and fine arts.
Otis College of Art and Design supports a number of student clubs and organizations. Among those on campus are the Student Government Association, Alternative Spaces Society, Lomographic Society, Supporters of Celluloid: A Film Club, Otis Gay / Straight Student Alliance, the Brazilian Jujitsu Club, False Face Society, Under the Baobob Tree, and Otis Dodgeball Club.
The campus of Otis College Of Art And Design is in Los Angeles, CA, 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. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 42% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, Otis College Of Art And Design had 1,177 students enrolled (1,157 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at Otis College Of Art And Design.
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
http://www.otis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 116 | fashion design, graphic design, design and visual communication, design and applied arts, industrial design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 53 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 47 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 15 | environmental design |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | creative writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Otis College Of Art And Design in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 3 |
In 2007, Otis College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 1,177 students (1,157 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 27% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Otis College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 96 of its 1,157 (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 | 1,113 | 473 | 42% | 173 | 37% |
| Men | 291 | 121 | 42% | 45 | 37% |
| Women | 822 | 352 | 43% | 128 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,896 |
| Room and board | $ 11,800 |
| Room charge | $ 8,302 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Otis College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $65,360 | 13 | $66,075 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $59,429 | 15 | $58,605 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $51,051 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $60,804 | 36 | $59,624 |
*: 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 Arts and Art Studies, Other
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 fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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