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Private for-profit, 4-Year
New York, NY

School of Visual Arts

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$49,140

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

91.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

74.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$46,459

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

School of Visual Arts is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in New York, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $49,140, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing585 – 725
20025th–75th percentile800
Math580 – 725
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 31
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Transfer-Out Rate10.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$196,560

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

11.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$16,459

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$31,970

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$132,620

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at School of Visual Arts is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
73.8%
26.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

International
52.0%
Asian
14.9%
White
13.7%
Hispanic
9.4%
Unknown
6.2%
Black
2.9%
Two or more
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$49,140

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$51,786
$30k - $48k$56,500
$48k - $75k$57,116
$75k+$63,333

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients14.7%
Using Federal Loans24.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment67.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

88.1%

Success

74.4%

In-State Cost

$49,140

Age 25+ Students

6.0%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

544 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New York (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New York (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In New York

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$2,386

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,451

Monthly Average

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2 Bedrooms

$2,752

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the New York metropolitan area.