Otis College of Art and Design
Otis Art Institute
Los Angeles, California 90045-3505
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
Otis College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Los Angeles, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,152 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,864.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (7)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •However, Otis would not live to see the college's grand opening as he died the previous year in 1917.
- •The current Otis College main campus (since spring 1997) is located in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles International Airport.
- •The main building (built in 1963) was designed by architect Eliot Noyes for IBM, and is famous for its computer "punched card" style windows.
- •The building was extensively remodeled in 1997 by the college when it moved from its original location across the street from MacArthur Park near downtown Los Angeles.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
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