School of Visual Arts (SVA)
209 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
SVA Description
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City offers fine arts and professional visual arts degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Undergraduate students may major in fine arts or in a professional visual arts field like:
- Advertising
- Animation
- Cartooning
- Illustration
- Interior Design
SVA also awards graduate degrees. These include:
- MFA in Design Criticism
- MFA in Interactive Design
- MPS in Art Therapy
Students have the opportunity to exhibit their art at one of SVA’s three student galleries. The school’s New York City location also affords many opportunities to visit a range of galleries and museums.
Undergraduate admissions requirements include submission of an application, an application fee, transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of their artwork. Portfolio requirements vary from one program to another.
The School of Visual Arts awards academic and talent scholarships. Students may also apply for need-based aid by filling out a FAFSA. Need-based aid includes grants and loans. Many students receive financial aid from multiple sources.
Quick Facts about School of Visual Arts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
For Profit
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$29,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,550
Retention Rate
79%
Enrollment
4,145
Year Established
1947
SVA Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,539
- Freshman Class
- 669
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,145
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 85%
- Graduate
- 15%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 63%
- Men
- 37%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 14%
- Caucasian
- 53%
- Latino
- 11%
- Other
- 18%
International Students
- International
- 20%
- Domestic
- 80%
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