Otis College of Art and Design
- Private
- Arts
Otis College of Art and Design: international tuition 55,744 USD per year, one-year total cost 79,609 USD, acceptance rate 81.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant can be automatically considered for Otis merit-based scholarships through the admissions application, with no separate application. The page does not confirm Otis need-based aid for international students, and full-tuition scholarships are currently unavailable.
Getting in. The school admits 81.8% of applicants (2,084 of 2,549). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 665–720, Math 600–675. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 79,609 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 207 international students got financial aid, 16,411 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/8. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Otis College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 55,744 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 79,609 USD.
Does Otis College of Art and Design offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant can be automatically considered for Otis merit-based scholarships through the admissions application, with no separate application. The page does not confirm Otis need-based aid for international students, and full-tuition scholarships are currently unavailable.
What English scores does Otis College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Otis College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 81.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational merit scholarships are considered within the admissions process, without a separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in admissions decisions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page says no CSS Profile is needed for international merit scholarships, but does not state the rule for international need-based aid forms.
Scholarships at this school
International merit-based scholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page confirms that international students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships in admissions.
Full tuition scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly states that full-tuition scholarships are not available for international students at this time.
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/03Priority filing date
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- PortfolioRequired
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTNot required
- Teacher recommendationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring deposit deadlineDepositin17days
- Fall Early Action deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Orientation starts for new international studentsOrientation+92 days
- Orientation for all studentsOrientation+93 days
- Fall priority application deadlineApplication+123 days
- Recommended date for merit scholarship considerationScholarship+138 days
- Fall deposit deadlineDeposit+198 days
- Spring application opensApplication+259 days
What the school weighs in admission
- GPAVery important
- Talent / abilityVery important
- Application essayImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- First generationImportant
- Level of applicant's interestImportant
- Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- SATACTNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
Otis states that it has a list of accepted AP credits, but this page does not give minimum scores or specific equivalencies.
Otis states that it has a list of accepted IB credits, but this page does not give minimum scores or specific equivalencies.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data