School of Visual Arts Acceptance Rate & Chances 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

Acceptance rate

92.6%

GPA mid-50%

3.0–3.7

SAT mid-50%

1188–1490

ACT mid-50%

None–None

Median earnings (10yr)

$46K

CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.

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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.

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

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

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