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Otis College of Art and Design SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1265-1395. Otis College of Art and Design admitted 82% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1265-1395
Acceptance rate
82%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,223

Quick answer

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

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1395 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Otis College of Art and Design's SAT submitters; 1265 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 79% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Otis College of Art and Design?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Otis College of Art and Design SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing665685720
SAT Math600625675
SAT total (estimated)126513101395

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 720 in Reading and Writing but 675 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1310.

Testing policy

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

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Otis College of Art and Design told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Otis College of Art and Design's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Otis College of Art and Design

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$56,488
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$51,248
First-year retention rate
75%
Graduation rate within 6 years
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,152

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Otis College of Art and Design admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Otis College of Art and Design?

Otis College of Art and Design does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1265 and 1395 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1395 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1265 marks the bottom quarter.

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

For fall 2024 entry, Otis College of Art and Design reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Otis College of Art and Design's admissions website before you apply.

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

Otis College of Art and Design admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].