Academic Year 2025-2026
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 | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $27,600 |
| Health Insurance** | $1,440 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) | $5,918 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $545 |
| Transportation | $909 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,070 |
| Loan Fees | $38 |
| Total Per Semester | $38,520 |
| Budget Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $27,600 |
| Health Insurance** | $1,440 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $11,615 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $545 |
| Transportation | $617 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,607 |
| Loan Fees | $38 |
| Total Per Semester | $43,462 |
| Budget Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $27,600 |
| Health Insurance** | $1,440 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) | $12,767 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $545 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,534 |
| Loan Fees | $38 |
| Total Per Semester | $45,919 |
Cost of Attendance Per Academic Year
| Budget Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $55,200 |
| Health Insurance** | $2,879 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) | $11,835 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,090 |
| Transportation | $1,818 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,141 |
| Loan Fees | $75 |
| Total Per Academic Year | $77,038 |
| Budget Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $55,200 |
| Health Insurance** | $2,879 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) | $23,230 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,090 |
| Transportation | $1,251 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $3,285 |
| Loan Fees | $75 |
| Total Per Academic Year | $87,010 |
| Budget Categories | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $55,200 |
| Health Insurance** | $2,879 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) | $25,534 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,090 |
| Transportation | $1,989 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $5,067 |
| Loan Fees | $75 |
| Total Per Academic Year | $91,834 |
The college increases tuition approximately 3% every year.
*Undergraduate per unit cost: $2,255.00
*Graduate per unit cost: $3,007.00
**Undergraduate full‐time: $2,879 per year (Fall 2025: $1,145 Spring/Summer 2026:
$1,734)
**Graduate full‐time: $2,879 per year (Fall 2025: $1,145 Spring/Summer 2026: $1,734)