School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · Private
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School of Visual Arts admitted 92.6% of applicants university-wide (2,909 of 3,140).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 92.6% | 2,909 | 3,140 |
| In-state | 50.0% | 300 | 600 |
| Out-of-state | 50.0% | 400 | 800 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 200 | 400 |
| Men | 89.2% | 652 | 731 |
| Women | 93.7% | 2,257 | 2,409 |
Of 2,909 admitted students, 604 enrolled (20.8% yield).
School of Visual Arts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1188–1490
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
School of Visual Arts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $78,051/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,400 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $32,268 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $78,051/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $50,966 |
| $30k–48k | $51,122 |
| $48k–75k | $62,189 |
| $75k–110k | $64,863 |
| Over $110k | $62,858 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000–$14,000 per year (Merit)
- SVA Alumni Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- SVA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000–$14,000 per year (Merit)
- SVA Alumni Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- SVA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
School of Visual Arts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Portfolio
- Statement of Intent / Common App Essay
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Portfolio
- Statement of Intent / Common App Essay
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
School of Visual Arts · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
School of Visual Arts requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $46,459
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
School of Visual Arts · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (51%), Computer & information sciences (33%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
School of Visual Arts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.