# School of Visual Arts

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/school-of-visual-arts

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 93% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,458 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,158 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 610–730 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 578–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $84,868 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $59,593 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $50,311 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $53,669 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $56,494 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $63,323 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $67,366 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,244 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 78% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,320 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What School of Visual Arts considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 197151. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology