School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · private forprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 91.3% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1165–1450 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 21–31 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $58,628 |
| Grad rate | 75% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,459 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-12 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (250-500 words) describing their reason for pursuing graduate study.· ~500 words
- Applicants are also required to submit a typed writing sample between 500 and 1,000 words long. The essay should discuss a piece of art, film, play, book, etc., that has left an indelible mark on your creative process.· ~1000 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).