More selective than 40% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Otis College of Art and Design over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Otis College of Art and Design SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Otis College of Art and Design is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 665 | 720 |
| SAT math | 600 | 675 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1265 | 1395 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Otis College of Art and Design admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 665–720 | 600–675 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Otis College of Art and Design compared with other California colleges?
Otis College of Art and Design has the 56th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Westmont College | 77% | 70% | $29,053 |
| 53 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 80% | 64% | $34,666 |
| 54 | Whittier College | 81% | 60% | $25,757 |
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
| 56 | Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | 66% | $51,248 |
| 57 | University of Redlands | 83% | 67% | $30,031 |
| 58 | Thomas Aquinas College | 83% | 84% | $26,196 |
| 59 | Dominican University of California | 84% | 78% | $35,333 |
| 60 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | 77% | $38,729 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Otis College of Art and Design
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Otis College of Art and Design admissions questions
What is the Otis College of Art and Design acceptance rate?
Otis College of Art and Design accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,065 of 2,459 applicants were admitted.
Does Otis College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Otis College of Art and Design considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Otis College of Art and Design?
The middle 50% of Otis College of Art and Design enrolled first-year students scored 1265–1395 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Otis College of Art and Design?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (236 of 2,065).
Is Otis College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Otis College of Art and Design accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Otis College of Art and Design overview