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Otis Parsons University at otis.edu

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world rank  2061

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Overview

Founded in 1918, the Otis College of Art and Design is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Los Angeles (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Otis College of Art and Design (Otis Parsons) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Otis College of Art and Design (Otis Parsons) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 106-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Otis Parsons also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Otis College of Art and Design's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Otis College of Art and Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Otis College of Art and Design' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Otis College of Art and Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym Otis Parsons
Founded 1918
Mascot Otis Owl
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Campus Location

Address 9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles
90045-3505 California
United States
Otis College of Art and Design Phone Number +1 (310) 665 6800
Otis College of Art and Design Fax Number +1 (310) 665 6821

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Otis College of Art and Design's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Otis College of Art and Design's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Otis College of Art and Design's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Otis College of Art and Design.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Otis College of Art and Design's admission information.

Otis College of Art and Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American, Native American or Pacific Islander-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).


Otis College of Art and Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Otis College of Art and Design a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Otis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is considered but not required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Otis College of Art and Design's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Otis College of Art and Design's Admission Office Admission Office

9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles 90045
(310) 665 6800
800 527 6847

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Otis College of Art and Design.

Otis College of Art and Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Otis College of Art and Design has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Otis College of Art and Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Otis College of Art and Design's Control Type Control Type

Otis College of Art and Design is a private higher education institution.


Otis College of Art and Design's Entity Type Entity Type

Otis College of Art and Design is a non-profit higher education institution.


Otis College of Art and Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Otis College of Art and Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American, Native American or Pacific Islander-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).


Religious Affiliation

Otis College of Art and Design does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Otis College of Art and Design's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Otis College of Art and Design's main facilities:


Otis College of Art and Design's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Otis College of Art and Design's Library

Otis College of Art and Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 36,170 physical volumes, 4,544 physical media, 101 digital/electronic media and 14 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Otis College of Art and Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Otis College of Art and Design's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Otis College of Art and Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 403 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Otis College of Art and Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Otis College of Art and Design's main services:


Otis College of Art and Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Otis College of Art and Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Otis College of Art and Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Otis College of Art and Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Otis College of Art and Design's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Otis College of Art and Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Otis College of Art and Design is legally recognized and/or accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1956


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Otis College of Art and Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Otis College of Art and Design's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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