New York, NY

School of Visual Arts

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
School of Visual Arts is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in New York, NY.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
School of Visual Arts is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

93% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,140 applied, 2,909 accepted, and 604 enrolled in SVA.
142 men and 462 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,320 SAT Scores

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,320. The SAT score of 1320 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total118813201490
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing610670730
Math578650760
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $51,400 for undergraduate programs and $57,370 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.60% compared to last year at School of Visual Arts.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,016 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,271.
For freshmen, 458 students (59%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $16,664.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,812 students enrolled SVA in 2025.
By gender, 996 men and 2,816 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,255 undergraduate and 557 graduate students.
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26 Major Programs

  • 16 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SVA is 76% and the transfer-out rate is 10%.
The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
76%
Transfer-out Rate
10%
Retention Rate
85%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 986 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SVA and the average faculty salary is $39,918. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 1,587 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $87,084.
Number of Faculties
986
Average Faculty Salary
$39,918
Number of Staffs
1,587
Average Staff Salary
$87,084

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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