Located in Los Angeles, CA, Otis College of Art and Design is a private university. In 1918, Otis College of Art and Design was founded. In addition to over 1,062 undergraduate students, OCAD also boasts of over 53 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 1,115. The school has a total of 123 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 69% of the students are females and 31% are males. Notably, Otis College of Art and Design is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At OCAD around 25% are Non-resident alien, 23% are white, and 21% are Asian. Moreover, around 88% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 102 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Rick Owens (Fashion designer, Designer), Kim Gordon (Fashion designer, Bassist), Kerry James Marshall (Painter, Artist), and Philip Guston (Painter, Artist). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, OCAD offers around 14 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design), and WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).
