Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Otis College of Art and Design's yield is 5 pts higher than Whittier's
Yield rate - 2
Whittier admits 81% vs. 82% at Otis College of Art and Design
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Otis College of Art and DesignAccessible
- WhittierAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Otis College of Art and DesignTest-optional
- WhittierTest-blind
How they read a record
Otis College of Art and Design
GPA is very important; and class rank are both considered. 25% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Whittier
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Otis College of Art and Design | Whittier |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why