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School of Visual Arts

New York, NY · Private for-profit · Large city · Website

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Admission rate
93%
Open
Average net price
$59,593
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings
$52,320
10 years after enrolling

Summary

School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit college in New York, NY with 3,244 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1320 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $59,593 per year ($50,311 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,320 ten years after enrolling.

private for-profit college

Admissions

Admission rate
93%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,458
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,158
Fall 2023
Yield
24%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing610–730
200800
SAT Math578–760
200800

What School of Visual Arts looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$84,868
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$53,400

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$50,311
  • $30–48k$53,669
  • $48–75k$56,494
  • $75–110k$63,323
  • $110k+$67,366

Get a personal estimate with School of Visual Arts's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
78%
Freshman retention
86%
Median earnings
$52,320
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,244
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
19%
  • White15%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black3%
  • Asian14%

School of Visual Arts FAQ

What is School of Visual Arts's acceptance rate?+

School of Visual Arts admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for School of Visual Arts?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 578–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1320.

Is School of Visual Arts test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to School of Visual Arts?+

In Fall 2023, 3,458 students applied to School of Visual Arts and 3,158 were admitted; 747 enrolled.

Does School of Visual Arts consider legacy status?+

No. School of Visual Arts reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does School of Visual Arts require an essay?+

School of Visual Arts reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does School of Visual Arts cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $84,868 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $59,593.

What is School of Visual Arts's graduation rate?+

78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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