School of Visual Arts-New York acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 92.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,000 of 4,208 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 610–730, SAT Math 578–760, ACT 22–30. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 3,244
Larger than 69% of colleges
National median 1,603
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School of Visual Arts-New York admitted 92.6% of 4,208 applicants.
- Applicants4,208
92.6% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,000
25.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)769
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 610–730
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 578–760
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 22–30
- 136
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- 1188–1490
- ACT, middle 50%
- 22–30
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$59,593
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $53,400
- Average net price
- $59,593
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 19.1%
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First-year retention
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Median earnings
$52,320
Former students who received federal aid
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School of Visual Arts-New YorkNew York, NY, United States
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Campus
School of Visual Arts-New York
New York, NY, United States
- Private for-profit
- Master's university
Large city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityIn or next to New York, NY
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- sva.edu
Colleges nearby
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College0.1 miNew York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York0.5 miNew York
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts0.6 miNew York- DeVry College of New York0.6 miNew York
CUNY Graduate School and University Center0.7 miNew York
The New School0.8 miNew York
Colleges nearby
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College0 mi from School of Visual Arts-New York
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York1 mi from School of Visual Arts-New York
- New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts1 mi from School of Visual Arts-New York
- DeVry College of New York1 mi from School of Visual Arts-New York
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What is the School of Visual Arts-New York acceptance rate for 2026?
School of Visual Arts-New York admitted 92.6% of 4,208 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is School of Visual Arts-New York tuition?
Tuition at School of Visual Arts-New York is $53,400 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $59,593 a year.
What is the average net price at School of Visual Arts-New York?
The average net price at School of Visual Arts-New York, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $59,593 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at School of Visual Arts-New York?
77.8% of first-time, full-time students at School of Visual Arts-New York graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to School of Visual Arts-New York?
The closest matches are Monroe College, Plaza College, and The College of Westchester, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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