Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Seattle Pacific's yield is 5 pts higher than Otis College of Art and Design's
Yield rate - 2
Otis College of Art and Design admits 82% vs. 83% at Seattle Pacific
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
- Seattle PacificAccessible
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
- Seattle PacificTest-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.
Seattle Pacific
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Otis College of Art and Design | Seattle Pacific |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not 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