At a glance
Average net price
$57,914
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.7%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
3,244
In-state tuition
$51,400
Out-of-state tuition
$51,400
Cost of attendance
$78,051
Median earnings (10y)
$46,459
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,320
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 85.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
4 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (60% of credentials).
- STEM30%
- Humanities & arts60%
- Trades & services10%
- ~1,906 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science29.9%~969 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communications tech10.3%~334 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.1%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
16 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 589 | $41,114 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 522 | $22,489 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 294 | $25,481 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 164 | $14,518 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Master's | 133 | $28,424 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 130 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 126 | $19,405 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 90 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 56 | $64,635 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master's | 46 | $47,688 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 34 | $40,480 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts is a mid-sized institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,244 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Computer science, Communications tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at School of Visual Arts — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $57,914 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,400 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $78,051 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.7%, a strong completion outcome. 85.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,459 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
School of Visual Arts confers degrees and certificates across 4 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Computer science, Communications tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (60% of credentials), stem (30% of credentials), trades & services (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
School of Visual Arts accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,320. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in New York, New York (city), School of Visual Arts draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about School of Visual Arts
Q.How much does School of Visual Arts cost?
The average net price at School of Visual Arts is $57,914 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $78,051.
Q.What is the graduation rate at School of Visual Arts?
School of Visual Arts has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into School of Visual Arts?
School of Visual Arts admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do School of Visual Arts graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median School of Visual Arts graduate earns $46,459 per year.
Q.What is tuition at School of Visual Arts?
Published tuition is $51,400 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is School of Visual Arts located?
School of Visual Arts is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10010).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with School of Visual Arts at their official website.