School Information

63.6
Total Enrollment 4,051
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

School of Visual Arts

http://www.sva.edu
209 E 23rd St, New York, New York 10010
(212) 592-2000

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a college of art and design whose mission is to educate students who aspire to become professional artists or to work in arts' many related fields.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At School of Visual Arts, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 52.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,256), and 52% receive loans ($7,062 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $15,700. Off campus it is around $15,700.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending School of Visual Arts is $35,643 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,828 people applied to School of Visual Arts. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (2.4% male & 2.7% female ) and 35.0% accepted (2.4% male and 2.7% female)

Of the 3,528 undergraduate students at School of Visual Arts, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 6.0% of the 523 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     35.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1
Admissions Office Phone 212.592.2100
Admissions Office Email admissions@sva.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions, School of Visual Arts 209 East 23 Street New York, NY 10010-399
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4&sid1=56&sid2=92
Admissions Website http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to School of Visual Arts, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
School of Visual Arts SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
 
School of Visual Arts Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Communication, journalism, and related programs 32
Advertising 32
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 39
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 39
Computer and information sciences and support services 57 39
Computer Graphics 57 39
Education 35
Art Teacher Education 35
Health professions and related clinical sciences 18
Art Therapy/Therapist 18
Visual and performing arts 559 114
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Design and Applied Arts, Other 19
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 104
Fine/Studio Arts, General 66 28
Graphic Design 167
Illustration 110 20
Interior Design 20
Photography 92 42
 
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