A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Otis College of Art and Design are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
28%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
24%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 136% more female students than male students enrolled at Otis College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Otis College of Art and Design has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
390
|
| Women |
922
|
Otis College of Art and Design serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 13.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120403 IPEDS survey data for Otis College of Art and Design.