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Otis College of Art and Design Admission Requirements

Los Angeles, California

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Chances of getting into Otis College of Art and Design

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
80%
Admission Difficulty for Otis College of Art and Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Otis College of Art and Design and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Otis College of Art and Design is 80%.  It ranks #62 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Otis College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,823 out of 2,284 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 42 percent on standardized admission tests. 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. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Otis College of Art and Design application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jun 1.

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

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Otis College of Art and Design. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Otis College of Art and Design SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1130-1360
Applicants Submitting SAT 
13%
SAT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1130
SAT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 720
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1360
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Otis College of Art and Design is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Otis College of Art and Design score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1130-1360.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Otis College of Art and Design admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1360 and Above Good >88%
1245 to 1360 Avg + 80%-88%
1130 to 1245 Avg - 68%-80%
1015 to 1130 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1015 Low <53%
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Otis College of Art and Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Otis College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Otis College of Art and Design is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Otis College of Art and Design regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Otis College of Art and Design admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >89%
24 to 29 Avg + 80%-89%
20 to 24 Avg - 69%-80%
16 to 20 Reach 56%-69%
Less than 16 Low <56%
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Otis College of Art and Design GPA

Estimated 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?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Otis College of Art and Design. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Otis College of Art and Design was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #71 in California for highest average GPA. 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 80% of all applicants.

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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

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

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

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

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Admission Statistics

Otis College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,692 592 2,284
Accepted 1,396 427 1,823
Acceptance Rate 83% 72% 80%
Enrolled 196 67 263
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
0

Applicants have 0 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

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 Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

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

FAQs

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

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Otis College of Art and Design. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

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

80% 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. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. 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. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.