School of Visual Arts VERIFIED · federal data

New York (Mid-Atlantic) · 3,244 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $51,400/yr sticker

private Tier 5

NYC art school strong in illustration, animation, and design.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

92.6%

most recent reported cycle

3.0–3.7

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1188–1490

middle 50% admitted SAT score

None–None

middle 50% admitted ACT score

$46K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 6.7 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

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Entry

$46K

10-year

Median graduate earnings · 6.7 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.

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Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

NYC advertising agencies (Wavemaker, Publicis, Havas) eager to hire designers and art directors
Freelance/contract work in Brooklyn creative studios, unstable but abundant post-grad gig economy
Animation studios (Blue Sky, formerly; now Disney/Apple) hire SVA grads, but LA relocation required
UX/product design roles at NYC startups and fintech, moderate pay compared to engineering
Publishing and book design roles with major houses (Penguin, Macmillan), modest salaries, New York based

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