Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, California

Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, California

Otis College of Art and Design is a private art and design college in Los Angeles, established in 1918 and based on Lincoln Boulevard. It enrolls roughly 1,250 to 1,300 students, nearly all undergraduates, depending on the year reported. Applicants submit work through SlideRoom, and reviewers consider the portfolio central to admission. First-year applicants can use the Common App, and recommendation letters are optional. Published acceptance rates fall around 78 to 84 percent, though sources disagree. Studio-based degrees cover fine arts, design, fashion and communication arts, supported by the creative industries of Los Angeles. One source lists 2,442 undergraduate applicants, while College Board reports 2,459 applicants and 236 enrolled.

Key facts

• Founded: 1918
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Private nonprofit art and design college
• Enrollment: ~1,284 (2024-25, per CampusTours)
• Known for: Fine arts, design and fashion studios