QUICK ANSWER
For Korean families, the first number to know about Otis is its funding rate. In our record, 31 of 38 Otis acceptances came with an award (82%), averaging $63,935, the highest funding rate among the schools we report most. Otis says international students are considered for merit scholarships automatically during admission, with no separate application or CSS Profile; full-tuition scholarships are not currently available to them.
Timing matters: Early Action is December 1 and the priority deadline, which brings priority scholarship consideration, is February 15. No application is reviewed without a portfolio.
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Otis in Our Record
| Otis | |
|---|---|
| Acceptances, 2009–2026 | 38 |
| With an award | 31 (82%) |
| Average award | $63,935 |
Royal Blue results record, 2009–2026, confirmed directly with each student. Award amounts as first notified.
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What Otis Asks For
| Requirement | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Required; two portfolio options (see Otis Portfolio Requirements); free with either application |
| Personal statement | At least 500 words on background and interest in art and design |
| Tests | SAT or ACT not required |
| English | TOEFL 79 or 4.5 (new scale), IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 105 |
| Deadlines | Early Action December 1; priority February 15; rolling after |
| Application fee | $50, waived on the Otis Application |
| International merit aid | Automatic consideration; no separate form; no full-tuition awards for international students |
From Otis How to Apply, Undergraduate Admissions and international scholarship pages, checked October 2026. Otis lists the fall dates without a year; confirm them for Fall 2027.
FOR KOREAN STUDENTS
Because merit is decided at admission, apply by the priority date with the strongest portfolio and statement. Compare offers on four-year cost after aid. See CalArts vs Otis and California options after CCA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do international students get Otis scholarships?
Yes. Otis considers international students for merit scholarships automatically; in our record 31 of 38 Otis admits received an award.
Is there a separate scholarship application?
No. Otis says no separate application or CSS Profile is required.
Can international students get full tuition at Otis?
Otis says full-tuition scholarships are not currently available to international students.
What English score does Otis require?
TOEFL 79 or 4.5 on the new scale, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58 or Duolingo 105.
When should I apply?
Early Action is December 1; the February 15 priority deadline brings priority scholarship consideration.
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
For 19 years we have prepared Korean students for U.S. art schools from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our public record lists 1,099 acceptances confirmed directly with students, including 38 at Otis. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
From Otis College How to Apply, Undergraduate Admissions, international scholarship and cost of attendance pages. Royal Blue figures from our results record (2009–2026). Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
Related reading: CalArts vs Otis · California After CCA · LCAD vs ArtCenter · Parsons Aid · Royal Blue Results