SVA Description

For an art school in the New York City area where undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degrees are an option, look no further than the School of Visual Arts.

Whether you are just starting to find your artistic footing or are a professional looking to brush up on your techniques, there is a place for you at SVA.

Learn the fundamentals of advertising, animation, cartooning, computer animation, film, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interior design, and photography within the campus halls. These classes mix theory with hands-on experience, both invaluable in your future art career.

The continuing education courses are designed to update an art professional’s skills, provide for those who wish to only enroll in a few classes, teach kids in kindergarten through high school the fundamentals of art, and send students to study various art programs abroad.

Federal loans and grants are available to eligible students who fill out the FASFA. SVA also offers scholarships and grants based on merit or need.

In order to help place its graduates in the career of their dreams, SVA has an exclusive online job board for its students and opportunities for recruiter to review student portfolios.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

For Profit

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.sva.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$26,800

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,800

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,954

SVA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,539
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,954

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
89%
Graduate
11%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
95%
Part-Time
5%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
14%
Caucasian
53%
Latino
11%
Other
18%

International Students

International
20%
Domestic
80%