Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,191
Graduate Enrollment: 55
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.82%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 33.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 22.1%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 20.1%
Asian: 15.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 29.5%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 20.1%
Asian: 15.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 29.5%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $66,930
In-State tuition: $50,950Out-of-State tuition: $50,950
Estimated books and supplies: $840 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,744 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,268 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,744 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,268 (2022)
Average Family Income: $71,376 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,380 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 47.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $35,397 |
| $30k-48k | $37,228 |
| $48k-75k | $42,578 |
| $75k-110k | $41,297 |
| $110k+ | $47,682 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 69%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 86.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,014 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,900 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,437 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,635 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental Design. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 69 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,247 ($2,187) | $61,607 ($5,134) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 117 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,103 ($3,175) | $50,842 ($4,237) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 26 | $30,875 | $302 | $14,654 ($1,221) | $13,917 ($1,160) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,034Full time faculty: 14%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $19,785,040 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $24,557,904 (2022)