School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
92.6%
Acceptance Rate
$51,400
Avg Cost (In-State)
$51,400
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
75.3%
Graduation Rate
3,244
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
December 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: Statement of Intent describing interest in major and career goals (500 words)
Note: Portfolio required for most programs (typically 15-20 images for art/design majors, or writing samples for writing programs)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$31,855
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$46,459
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $36,272 | $67,483 | 159 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $20,312 | $41,271 | 148 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $15,985 | $33,288 | 142 |
| Graphic Communications. | $22,478 | $30,125 | 97 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $21,344 | $34,286 | 60 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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