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School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts
209 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010-3994

Official telephone: (212) 592-2000
Fax number: (212) 592-2116
Website: https://sva.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 436-4204 4204
800 436-4204 4204 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
Interview is: recommended
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.42
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 5%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,458
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,158
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 58%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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