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Otis College of Art and Design

Private nonprofit Los Angeles, CA · Urban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
64%
Graduation Rate
$58,152
Earnings (10yr)
$51,248
Net Price
82%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Otis College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 82%, making it accessible for many aspiring artists and designers. This openness invites a diverse student body, fostering creativity and collaboration in a vibrant Los Angeles setting. With a total enrollment of 1,223, students have ample opportunities to connect with peers and faculty alike.

Graduates from Otis College earn an average of $58,152 within ten years of completing their degree. While specific mobility data is unavailable, the college's focus on visual and performing arts likely positions its graduates well within creative industries. The 64% graduation rate suggests that most students who start their journey at Otis find a way to complete it, although some may face challenges along the way.

Attending Otis College comes with a net price of $51,248, and many students graduate with a median debt of $27,000. Financial aid is accessible, with 34% of students receiving Pell Grants. Those who thrive here are often passionate about the arts and ready to immerse themselves in a hands-on learning environment that values creativity and expression.

How Otis Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation64%Earnings 10yr$58KNet Price$51KRetention74%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate34%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$45K$0-30K$45K$30-48K$28K$48-75K$61K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1067.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3997.2%MOBILITY426.69%

Cost & Financial Aid

$56,488
In-State Tuition
$56,488
Out-of-State
$51,248
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
34%
Pell Grant Rate
44%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$44,731
Family Income $0–$30K
$44,821
Family Income $30K–$48K
$28,167
Family Income $48K–$75K
$60,718
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$43,654
6 Years After Entry
$57,367
8 Years
$58,152
10 Years
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings
57%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$43,654 6yr $57,367 8yr $58,152 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

426.69%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3997.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1067.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$80,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.76
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 82%
Retention Rate 74%
SAT Average 1310
ACT Midpoint 25
SAT Range 1265–1395
Full-Time Faculty 17%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,491
Diversity Index 0.81
First-Gen Students 24%

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 96%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
62%
White
25%
Hispanic
23%
Black
6%
Asian
19%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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