SVA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.64%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1320. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,400
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at SVA:
- Total Enrollment: 3,812
- 3,255 Undergraduate, 557 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 26.1% men, 73.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 26 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
SVA Overview
School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in New York, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The SVA's tuition & fees is $51,400 for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,439.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,812 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
SVA's acceptance rate is 92.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.76%. The median SAT score is 1320.
School of Visual Arts is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of School of Visual Arts is $51,400. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $57,370.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $53,764 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $59,799.
| Undergraduate | $51,400 |
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| Graduate | $57,370 |
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| Undergraduate | $53,764 |
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| Graduate | $59,799 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
School of Visual Arts does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at SVA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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