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School of Visual Arts

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


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

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 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
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not 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
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.43
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,462
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,026
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 172
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 19%

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