Can you get into School of Visual Arts?
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
92.6%
SAT middle 50%
1188–1490
median 1252
Graduation rate
75%
within six years
Reported by the college
What School of Visual Arts actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Recommendations
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether School of Visual Arts considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Regular DecisionJanuary 12, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $78,051, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at School of Visual Arts by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$50,966
- $30k–$48k$51,122
- $48k–$75k$62,189
- $75k–$110k$64,863
- Over $110k$62,858
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
School of Visual Arts admissions, answered
What is School of Visual Arts's acceptance rate?
School of Visual Arts admits 92.6% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for School of Visual Arts?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1188 and 1490. A score above 1490 clears the 75th percentile; below 1188, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does School of Visual Arts look for in an application?
School of Visual Arts reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does School of Visual Arts actually cost?
Sticker price is $78,051, but the average family pays $57,914 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $50,966 per year on average.
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