C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100

School of Visual Arts

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 New York, New York 10010
🌐 www.sva.edu/
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Quick Stats

4,016
Total Enrollment
75%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The School of Visual Arts Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,324,787
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,389/mo — vs ~$2,244/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10017 (4.5% cap, New York)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where School of Visual Arts Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Photography
of 14 schools
#6
Illustration
of 28 schools
#7
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
of 61 schools
#8
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
of 15 schools
#9
Computer Graphics
of 32 schools
#18
Human Computer Interaction
of 23 schools
#22
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
of 68 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $49,140 $49,140
Room $20,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $80,908 $80,908

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

4,016
Total Students
74%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Hispanic 9%
Black 3%
Asian 14%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 54%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at School of Visual Arts?
School of Visual Arts has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend School of Visual Arts?
Tuition at School of Visual Arts is $49,140 for in-state students and $49,140 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at School of Visual Arts?
The graduation rate at School of Visual Arts is 75%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is School of Visual Arts a good school?
School of Visual Arts has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend School of Visual Arts?
School of Visual Arts has a total enrollment of 4,016 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for School of Visual Arts — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to School of Visual Arts

Compare with other 4-Year private for-profit institutions of similar size.

C+
Monroe College
Bronx, NY · 7,924 students
D
LIM College
New York, NY · 1,371 students
D
Berkeley College-New York
New York, NY · 1,902 students
C+
Elim Bible Institute and College
Lima, NY · 98 students
C+
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · 1,669 students
C+
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · 10,393 students

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology