C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

School of Visual Arts

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 New York, New York 10010
School of Visual Arts campus, New York, NY
School of Visual Arts campus, New York, NY. Photo: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

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

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at School of Visual Arts, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,459
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,855
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
75.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,320
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
15.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at School of Visual Arts

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Software and Media Applications$36,272$67,483+15%#21 of 54#21$27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$20,312$41,271-6%#100 of 144#114$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts$21,344$34,286-17%#373 of 423#388$26,596
Design and Applied Arts$15,985$33,288-35%#291 of 299#289$27,000
Graphic Communications$22,478$30,125-30%#57 of 59#57$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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)

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🏆 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).

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