School of Visual Arts
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 3,244 undergraduate students enrolled. School of Visual Arts has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $57,914 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $47,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The School of Visual Arts New York City is a private for-profit art school in New York City. It was founded in 1947 and is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 91% acceptance rate means getting in isn't the challenge, but graduating is — 1 in 4 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. The location in New York City and focus on visual arts is a genuine draw for creatively driven students, but the $58,628 average annual net price is steep when median earnings sit at just $47,800 ten years out. Worth considering if you have a clear artistic vision and a realistic financial plan, but run the numbers carefully before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,244 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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