Otis College of Art and Design is an art and design college in Los Angeles, California.
The school's programs, accredited by WASC and National Association of Schools of Art and Design, include four-year BFA degrees in illustration, fine arts, graphic design, architecture, landscape design, interior design, fashion design, digital media, toy design, and product design. It also offers MFA degrees in fine arts, graphic design, public practice, and writing. Undergraduate students choose a major in their second year, after completing a battery of traditional drawing, painting, composition, and construction classes in their first or "Foundation" year. In addition to studio work, standard liberal arts courses are required, although traditional history courses are replaced by art history.
The movie Art School Confidential was partially filmed at Otis. Otis Foundation Professor Gary Geraths worked as a consultant on the film.
Otis College of Art and Design
| Applied | 1,634 | |
| Admitted | 740 | 45% |
| Enrolled total | 171 | |
| Full Time: | 171 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 80% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 40% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Otis College of Art and Design
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $30,660.00 | $30,660.00 | $30,660.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,022.00 | $1,022.00 | $1,022.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $31,660.00 | $31,660.00 | $31,660.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,056.00 | $1,056.00 | $1,056.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,800.00 | $3,700.00 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,800.00 | $3,700.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 87% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 85% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $11,835.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 55% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,250.00 |
Otis College of Art and Design
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Environmental Design/Architecture | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | X | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | X | |||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | X | |||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | X | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
