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Otis College of Art and Design Admission Requirements

Los Angeles, California

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Your chances of getting into Otis College of Art and Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

83.3%
Admission Difficulty for Otis College of Art and Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Otis College of Art and Design is 83.3%.  Its admission rate is the 71st lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Otis College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?

Otis College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,735 out of the 2,083 who applied were admitted.

Otis College of Art and Design typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Otis College of Art and Design?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Otis College of Art and Design you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.31 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1250 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Otis College of Art and Design GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.31

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Otis College of Art and Design?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Otis College of Art and Design are to have around a 3.31 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.31 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Otis College of Art and Design accepts 83% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Otis College of Art and Design is 3.31 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #71 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Otis College of Art and Design is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Otis College of Art and Design students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.4% Good
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.7% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Otis College of Art and Design SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Otis College of Art and Design. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1130-1360

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1130
SAT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 720
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1360
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Otis College of Art and Design?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Otis College of Art and Design is 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1130-1360. Students who get into Otis College of Art and Design score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers..  Otis College of Art and Design ranks #28 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Otis College of Art and Design regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1130, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Otis College of Art and Design is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1245, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1360 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Otis College of Art and Design admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1360 and Above Good >90%
1245 to 1360 Avg + 83%-90%
1130 to 1245 Avg - 72%-83%
1015 to 1130 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 1015 Low <57%
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Otis College of Art and Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Otis College of Art and Design?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Otis College of Art and Design is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 29.  The school ranks #36 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

1 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Otis College of Art and Design.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Otis College of Art and Design is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Otis College of Art and Design for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 29 ACT score.

Otis College of Art and Design admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >91%
24 to 29 Avg + 83%-91%
20 to 24 Avg - 73%-83%
16 to 20 Reach 61%-73%
Less than 16 Low <61%
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High School Class Rank

52% of Otis College of Art and Design freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Otis College of Art and Design students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 52%
Top 50% of class 69%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Otis College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,582 501 2,083
Accepted 1,342 393 1,735
Acceptance Rate 85% 78% 83%
Enrolled 226 88 314
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Otis College of Art and Design is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Otis College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Otis College of Art and Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Otis College of Art and Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Otis College of Art and Design is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.31 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1250 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

Does Otis College of Art and Design prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Otis College of Art and Design?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to Otis College of Art and Design. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Otis College of Art and Design?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1360. The average SAT score is 1245. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Otis College of Art and Design?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 29. The average ACT score is 24. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.