Otis College of Art and Design

Check in with Otis College of Art and Design's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who apply to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than December 1.

Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis's admissions stats.

Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
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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Want to Apply Early to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

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Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 18.

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

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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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis

Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider 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 choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis

Curious about the factors that are considered by Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Application Essay	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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis for more information on admission factors.

Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis Application Requirements

To apply to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis'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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

Students admitted to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 33% submitted a class rank. At Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 69% 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	7.7%
3.75 and 3.99	15.4%
3.50 and 3.74	23%
3.25 and 3.49	15.4%
3.00 and 3.24	15.4%
2.50 and 2.9	15.4%
2.00 and 2.49	7.7%

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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

To be most competitive at Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis, you should strive to earn between 20 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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 Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis.

Does Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis accept transfer credits?

✅ Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

✅ Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis's acceptance rate?

✅ Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis has an acceptance rate of 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis?

❌ Otis Art Institute, Otis Parsons, Otis does not offer early decision.

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