C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Otis College of Art and Design is a private, fine arts institute. Founded in 1918 as a coeducational institution, it merged with Parsons School of Design in 1978. Its five-acre campus is located in Los Angeles. Web Site www.otis.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,032 Women 666 (64.5%) Men 366 (35.5%) Graduate Students 54 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 46% of 1,584 applicants were admitted Yes No February 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.17 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 519 average 440-590 range of middle 50% 497 average 430-560 range of middle 50% 22 average 18-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $62,160 Tuition and Fees $43,270 Room and Board $14,690 Average Percent of Need Met 58% Average Freshman Award $24,098 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,694
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required CAMPUS LIFE Los Angeles Population 3,857,799 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 48.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 39.5% Asian 4.2% Black/African-American 16.3% Hispanic/Latino 7.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.5% White 4.0% Unknown 18.5% from 15 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1 2 History 2 3 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 9045 Lincoln Boulevard City, State, Zip Los Angeles, CA 90045-9785 Phone (310) 665-6820 Fax (310) 665-6805 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@otis.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline December 1 Early Action Notification Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee 50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 15 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Not required Required for all freshmen Other Portfolio required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 46% of 1,584 applicants were admitted 48% of 1,123 applicants were admitted 43% of 461 applicants were admitted 198 (27%) of 733 admitted students enrolled 127 (24%) of 535 admitted students enrolled 71 (36%) of 198 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 39% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 11% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 519 average 440-590 range of middle 50% 497 average 430-560 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.17 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 5% Score of 24-29 30% Score of 18-23 48% Score of 12-17 15% Score of 6-11 3% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 18-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $62,160 Tuition and Fees $43,270 Room and Board $14,690 Books and Supplies $1,400 Other Expenses $2,800 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001251 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $24,098 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 156 (65.5%) of freshmen 146 (93.6%) of applicants 146 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 14 (9.6%) of aid recipients Received by 146 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,661 Received by 120 (82.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,835 Received by 55 (37.7%) of aid recipients 47 (19.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,078 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60% Average Award $26,104 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 733 (68.1%) of undergraduates 701 (95.6%) of applicants 701 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 47 (6.7%) of aid recipients Received by 696 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,241 Received by 607 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,795 Received by 197 (28.1%) of aid recipients 180 (16.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,919
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,694 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 21.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art/Art Studies, General Commercial and Advertising Art Design and Applied Arts, Other Drawing Environmental Design/Architecture Fashion/Apparel Design Fine/Studio Arts, General Interior Design Photography Sculpture
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts, Architecture None Honors program, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 400 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts Master's Programs of Study Art/Fine Arts Graphic Design Photography Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Los Angeles Population 3,857,799 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Very large city 5 acres Temperature 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September Rain 35 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 2 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles 22 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles 22 mile(s) from campus in Los Angeles HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Single student apartments Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports skiing (downhill), soccer STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,032 Women 666 (64.5%) Men 366 (35.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,018 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 54 Yes 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 39.5% Asian 4.2% Black/African-American 16.3% Hispanic/Latino 7.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.5% White 4.0% Unknown 18.5% from 15 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 48.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 53.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 57.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Arts and Sciences 5% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017