Otis College of Art and Design
Founded 1918
President Charles Hirschhorn (President)
Fees USD 48,688
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Otis College of Art and Design is a private independent college of art and design founded in 1918 in Los Angeles, California. Otis enrolls approximately 1,200 students and offers BFA and MFA programs in fashion design, product design, illustration, graphic design, fine arts, and digital media. Located near Los Angeles International Airport in the Silicon Beach tech corridor, Otis benefits from exceptional connections to LA’s entertainment, fashion, and technology industries.
Departments
- Fashion Design — LA’s premier fashion design program
- Product Design — Industrial and product design
- Graphic Design — Visual communications and UX
- Fine Arts — Painting, sculpture, and new media
- Illustration — Entertainment and editorial illustration
How to Apply
- Application: Otis Application
- Portfolio: Required for all programs
- Acceptance Rate: ~74%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: February 1
- Regular Decision: April 1