Otis College of Art and Design SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Otis admits many applicants, so your strategy should focus on making the admit affordable and the fit clear. With test-optional admissions, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add strength beyond your grades and portfolio. Otherwise, put your energy into creative work, consistent academics, and financial planning.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Otis College of Art and Design facts and stats
Otis College of Art and Design enrolls about 1,224 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Otis College has a freshman retention rate of 74%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 66%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8.7:1.
Los Angeles, CA
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Key Otis College of Art and Design application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Otis College is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score or build a superscore. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, the November SAT or October ACT is typically the last retake that should arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Otis College is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $56,488. About 60% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $13,645. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Otis College, the full cost of attendance includes $56,488 in tuition and fees plus room and board and other expenses. About 60% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $39,993. Merit awards average $13,645 for students who qualify. Graduates leave with an average debt of $16,891.
Student life at Otis College of Art and Design
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
33% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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