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Otis College of Art and Design
- 9045 Lincoln Blvd
- Los Angeles, CA 90045
- OPEID College Code: 00125100
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- General Phone: (800) 527-6847
- President: Samuel Hoi
- Website: www.otis.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,177

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Otis prepares diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill, and their vision.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 291 | 822 | 1,113 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 121 (42%) | 352 (43%) | 473 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 45 (37%) | 128 (36%) | 173 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 124 | 72% |
| ACT ® Exam | 17 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 33% | 19% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,156 | $3,727 | $6,827 | $6,743 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 346 | 302 | 221 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,896 | $27,546 | $26,260 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,896 | $27,546 | $26,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,800 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,800 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $2,900 | $2,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,896 | $40,146 | $38,860 |
| Out of State | $44,896 | $40,146 | $38,860 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,896 | $41,846 | $40,560 |
| Out of State | $44,896 | $41,846 | $40,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $33,996 | $32,646 | $31,360 |
| Out of State | $33,996 | $32,646 | $31,360 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ||
| Environmental Design, Architecture | 15 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Creative Writing | - | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 9 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 15 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | 16 | - |
| Fashion and Apparel Design | 52 | - |
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 44 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | - |
| Fine Studio Arts | 32 | 15 |
| Graphic Design | 28 | - |
| Industrial Design | 5 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,177 Undergraduate: 1,121 Graduate: 56
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 377 Female: 800
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 358 Female: 763
- Graduate Gender Male: 19 Female: 37
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,145 Part-Time: 32
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,104 Part-Time: 17
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 15
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 152 | 13% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black | 41 | 3% |
| Asian | 316 | 27% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 13% |
| White | 390 | 33% |
| Unknown | 115 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 28 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 321 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 328 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 283 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 145 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 42 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 14 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 12 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 495 | 206 | 289 |
| Faculty Status | 276 | 59 | 217 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 276 | 59 | 217 |
| Primarily Instruction | 276 | 59 | 217 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 45 | - |
| Other Professionals | 66 | 59 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 108 | 43 | 65 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 43 | 25 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,084 (59) | $60,804 (23) | $59,624 (36) |
| Professor | $65,825 (20) | $65,360 (7) | $66,075 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $59,017 (30) | $59,429 (15) | $58,605 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,883 (9) | $49,540 (1) | $51,051 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,084 (59) | $60,804 (23) | $59,624 (36) |
| Professor | $65,825 (20) | $65,360 (7) | $66,075 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $59,017 (30) | $59,429 (15) | $58,605 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,883 (9) | $49,540 (1) | $51,051 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 47% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 52% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 49% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
