School of Visual Arts
New York, NY • 4-year Private for-profit • Acceptance Rate 93%
SVA is a private for-profit university in New York, New York. School of Visual Arts was founded in 1947 and enrolls 4,198 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 4,198 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 93% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $49,140 |
| Out-of-State | $49,140 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to SVA, 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 | 610 | 670 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 578 | 650 | 760 |
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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 | 290 | 28 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 182 | 14 | |
| Computer Graphics | 59 | 53 | |
| Photography | 61 | 41 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 83 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 47 | 34 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 53 | 5 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 36 | ||
| Advertising | 25 | ||
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 22 | ||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 18 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 | 5 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 12 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Interior Design | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Museology/Museum Studies | 3 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release