Otis College of Art and Design

Otis College of Art and Design is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Otis College of Art and Design is 80%. Out of 2,746 applications received in 2023, 2,184 students were offered admission.

Consult with Otis College of Art and Design's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Otis College of Art and Design for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than December 1.

Otis College of Art and Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Otis College of Art and Design's admissions stats.

Otis College of Art and Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Otis College of Art and Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Otis College of Art and Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 18

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Applying Early to Otis College of Art and Design?

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Otis College of Art and Design does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Otis College of Art and Design will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 18.

Some students apply early because they hope it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Otis College of Art and Design Admissions

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Is Otis College of Art and Design Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis is moderately difficult.

In 2022, Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis accepted 80% of all applicants, about 2,184 from the 2,746 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Otis College of Art and Design

For more information on transferring to Otis College of Art and Design, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Otis College of Art and Design

Otis College of Art and Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Otis College of Art and Design Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Otis College of Art and Design

What does Otis College of Art and Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Otis College of Art and Design for more information on admission factors.

Otis College of Art and Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Otis College of Art and Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Otis College of Art and Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Otis College of Art and Design?

Students admitted to Otis College of Art and Design have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At Otis College of Art and Design 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 24% were in the top 25% and 76% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Otis College of Art and Design, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	18%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Otis College of Art and Design directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Otis College of Art and Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Otis College of Art and Design

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Otis College of Art and Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Otis College of Art and Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Otis College of Art and Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Otis College of Art and Design.

Does Otis College of Art and Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Otis College of Art and Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Otis College of Art and Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Otis College of Art and Design does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Otis College of Art and Design?

✅ Otis College of Art and Design is not test optional.

What is Otis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Otis College of Art and Design is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Otis College of Art and Design?

❌ Otis College of Art and Design does not offer early decision.

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