How to Apply to School of Visual Arts

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SVA. SVA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.sva.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://sva.edu/admissions/how-to-apply
Financial Aidwww.sva.edu/students/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/sva
Veterans Tuitionhttps://sva.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://sva.edu/students/academic-life/disability-resources

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SVA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at School of Visual Arts is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of School of Visual Arts is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,167). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SVA SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
School of Visual Arts1,29029
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,16727
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,06163
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York1,12560

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At School of Visual Arts, 55 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600640700
Mathematics610650720
Total1,2101,290 1,420
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At School of Visual Arts, 9 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite272932
English000
Mathematics000

SVA Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to School of Visual Arts. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to School of Visual Arts
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordNot Considered
Completion of college-preparatory programNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesRequired
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusRequired