Otis College of Art and Design: what international applicants need

What are Otis College of Art and Design's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Otis College of Art and Design has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 5, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Otis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

81.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Otis College of Art and Design admitted 2,084 of its 2,549 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Otis College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Otis College of Art and Design is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 5, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Otis College of Art and Design?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 600–675 in Math and 665–720 in Reading and Writing (4% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Otis College of Art and Design's application fee for international students?

Otis College of Art and Design's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Otis College of Art and Design accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Otis College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Otis College of Art and Design accept?

Otis College of Art and Design lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Otis College of Art and Design accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Otis College of Art and Design accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Otis College of Art and Design require?

Otis College of Art and Design doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Otis College of Art and Design require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Otis College of Art and Design requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Otis College of Art and Design have?

229 of Otis College of Art and Design's 1,224 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 18.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Otis College of Art and Design cost for international students?

Otis College of Art and Design's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $56,488, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $20,784. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $81,547 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Otis College of Art and Design give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Otis College of Art and Design gave institutional scholarships or grants to 207 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source