Academic Year 2024-2025
The Cost of Attendance (COA) displayed below is the estimated amount it costs to attend Otis College. The COA includes direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are charges billed by the school. Indirect costs are estimated budgetary numbers based on average student expenditures. Actual ‘indirect' costs vary from student to student.
If you have any questions related to tuition and fees or the Cost of Attendance, we encourage you to reach out to Office of Financial Aid at The One Stop by email onestop@otis.edu or by phone 310-665-6999. Please also review the net price calculator for additional information.
BFA/MFA programs have two semesters per academic year.
Cost of Attendance Per Semester
| Budget Categories | With Parents | On-campus Housing | Off-campus Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $26,886 | $26,886 | $26,886 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $469 | $469 | $469 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,063 | $10,379 | $9,716 |
| Transportation | $806 | $554 | $882 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,805 | $1,436 | $2,214 |
| Health Insurance** | $1,636 | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Loan Fees | $36 | $36 | $36 |
Cost of Attendance Per Academic Year
| Budget Categories | With Parents | On-campus Housing | Off-campus Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $53,772 | $53,772 | $53,772 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $938 | $938 | $938 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $10,125 | $20,457 | $19,431 |
| Transportation | $1,611 | $1,107 | $1,764 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $3,609 | $2,871 | $4,428 |
| Health Insurance** | $2,716 | $2,716 | $2,716 |
| Loan Fees | $72 | $72 | $72 |