School of Visual Arts
New York, NY • 4-year Private for-profit • Acceptance Rate 91%
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit university in New York, New York. School of Visual Arts was founded in 1947 and enrolls 4,366 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 4,366 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 91% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $49,140 |
| Out-of-State | $49,140 |
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See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to School of Visual Arts, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 585 | 660 | 725 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 | 725 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 30 | 31 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending SVA.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Room and Board | $24,200 | $24,200 |
| Books | $1,868 | $1,868 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $75,208 | $75,208 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Illustration | 239 | 21 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 233 | 21 | |
| Computer Graphics | 100 | 56 | |
| Photography | 79 | 42 | |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 51 | 42 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 73 | 9 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 76 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 36 | ||
| Advertising | 34 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | 7 | |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 20 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 17 | ||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 14 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 13 | ||
| Interior Design | 11 | ||
| Museology/Museum Studies | 10 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release