Otis College of Art and Design
Established in 1918 in Los Angeles, California, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art and design education and the oldest private art school in Southern California. With 8 BFA majors in Fine Arts, many areas of Design, Fashion, Animation, Game Design, and everything in between, students are able to customize their program by adding one of 13 different minors.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Art & Design
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Disability Services
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
A First-Year student has not attended another college or university after graduating high school and will be attending college for the first-time. First-Year students may have earned some college credit while in high school through dual enrollment or pre-college programs.
Visit our How to Apply page for information on application requirements.
Spring Deadline
October 1
Fall Deadline
December 1 (Early Action)
February 15 (Priority)
Visit our How to Apply page for information on application requirements.
Spring Deadline
October 1
Fall Deadline
December 1 (Early Action)
February 15 (Priority)
Transfer
A Transfer student has attended another college or university after graduating high school.
Visit our How to Apply page for information on application requirements.
Spring Deadline: October 1
Fall Deadline: February 15
Visit our How to Apply page for information on application requirements.
Spring Deadline: October 1
Fall Deadline: February 15
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Additional information
Merit scholarships are awarded based on the quality of the applicant's academic record, portfolio, and other supporting application materials. Applicants should also submit the FAFSA to apply for additional aid. 92% of Otis College students receive financial aid.
Visit us
Otis College offers student-led campus tours, one-on-one virtual and in-person appointments with Admissions Counselors, and various virtual information sessions. Explore upcoming events and sessions at www.otis.edu/visit.
Create your future at Otis! We support you through the entire admissions and financial aid journey and welcome students from all over the world into our community. Come check us out!