School of Visual Arts
New York, NY 10010
About School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit university in New York, New York, serving roughly 3,244 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.64% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,459 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- School of Visual Arts charges about 3.1× the national private for-profit median tuition ($51,400).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.7×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 75.68%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,459.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Visual Arts | $51,400 | $57,914 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is School of Visual Arts really?
Key findings
- School of Visual Arts charges about 3.1× the national private for-profit median tuition ($51,400).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.7×.
School of Visual Arts tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $51,400
Finding School of Visual Arts charges about 3.1× the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $51,400. That is about 3.1× the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 3.7×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 4.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at School of Visual Arts versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at School of Visual Arts versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at School of Visual Arts is $57,914.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $57,914 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $48,541 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $37,861 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At School of Visual Arts, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
School of Visual Arts: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for School of Visual Arts—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$51,400
Avg. net price
$57,914
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $50,966 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $51,122 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $62,189 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $64,863 |
| $110,001+ | $62,858 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $205,600. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What School of Visual Arts is known for
Top program completions
- 05.0041318
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design196
- Computer Graphics112
- Photography102
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects83
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 24% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1320
- Midpoint ACT: 26
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is School of Visual Arts a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
School of Visual Arts is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for School of Visual Arts.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10010
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.9× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
3,244
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,362
- Graduate
- 557
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 15.57%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for School of Visual Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at School of Visual Arts was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for School of Visual Arts in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,270 | $32,270 | $40,455 |
| 2014 | $33,560 | $33,560 | $41,212 |
| 2015 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $41,443 |
| 2016 | $36,500 | $36,500 | $40,091 |
| 2017 | $38,000 | $38,000 | $43,387 |
| 2018 | $39,900 | $39,900 | $44,473 |
| 2019 | $41,900 | $41,900 | $44,616 |
| 2020 | $43,400 | $43,400 | $48,384 |
| 2021 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,183 |
| 2022 | $46,800 | $46,800 | $56,457 |
| 2023 | $49,140 | $49,140 | $58,628 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1320 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 26 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.60
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
School of Visual Arts reported total enrollment of about 3,244 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (48.7%), White (14.9%), and Asian (14.0%). About 15.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at School of Visual Arts in 2024 is 3,244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,362 students. Graduate enrollment is about 557 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
56.93% 100% Completion Time
75.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.93% of students graduating from School of Visual Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 05.0041: 18% male / 82% female
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 25% male / 75% female
- Computer Graphics: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
School of Visual Arts graduates earn a median of $46,459 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of School of Visual Arts.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,459. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $57,914.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway School of Visual Arts graduates report median earnings of $46,459 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for School of Visual Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at School of Visual Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for School of Visual Arts graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for School of Visual Arts—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 14.9%
- New York median 38.9 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 42.0 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 43.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,435
- New York median 0.55× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 0.55× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.58× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,394
- New York median 1.6× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.9× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
School of Visual Arts at a glance
School of Visual Arts
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit institution in New York, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- 05.0041Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignComputer Graphics
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien48.7%White or Caucasian14.9%Asian14.0%
Schools near School of Visual Arts
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is School of Visual Arts located?
School of Visual Arts is located in New York, NY.
What is School of Visual Arts's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at School of Visual Arts is 92.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,458 applicants and 3,158 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is School of Visual Arts's tuition?
School of Visual Arts tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $51,400 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $57,914 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does School of Visual Arts cost?
Reported tuition is $51,400 and average net price is $57,914 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,400 annually.
What explains School of Visual Arts's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($57,914), completion (75.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,459). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at School of Visual Arts?
School of Visual Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,362 students, Non-Resident Alien (48.7%), White (14.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend School of Visual Arts?
About 25.5% of students at School of Visual Arts are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for School of Visual Arts?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, School of Visual Arts reports midpoint SAT about 1320 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of School of Visual Arts earn?
Median earnings are $31,855 six years after entry and $46,459 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at School of Visual Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do School of Visual Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is School of Visual Arts public or private?
School of Visual Arts is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.