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
- WhittierAccessible
- Otis College of Art and DesignAccessible
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
- WhittierTest-blind
- Otis College of Art and DesignTest-optional
How they read a record
Whittier
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
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.
What they look at
| Factor | Whittier | Otis College of Art and Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| 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