by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Otis College of Art and Design, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Otis College of Art and Design came in at $56,488 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees totaled $3,748; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,740 |
| Fees | $3,748 |
| Total | $56,488 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Otis College of Art and Design cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Otis College of Art and Design prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Otis College of Art and Design runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Otis College of Art and Design Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Otis College of Art and Design has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $47,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $49,100 |
| One Year Ago | $51,988 |
| Most Recent Year | $52,740 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Otis College of Art and Design has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition rose 1.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $57,305 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.51%, so cost a year out lands around $58,472.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,472 |
| In 2 Years | $60,526 |
| In 3 Years | $62,652 |
| In 4 Years | $64,853 |
| In 5 Years | $67,131 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $246,503.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Otis College of Art and Design, head to the Otis College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.
