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  • NEW YORK, NY
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School of Visual Arts

#21 in Best Colleges for Design in America
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      D minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      C minus
    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      A minus
    SVA is a for-profit college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,107 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the SVA acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Web Page and Digital Design, Illustration, and Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects. Graduating 72% of students, SVA alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,900.
    sva.edu
    209 E 23RD ST
    NEW YORK, NY 10010
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    SVA Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    72%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1070-1330
    ACT Range
    23-27
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $53,227 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,460 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    58%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Web Page and Digital Design
      179 Graduates
    • Illustration
      166 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      87 Graduates
    • Photography
      78 Graduates
    • Computer Graphics
      75 Graduates
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      58 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      45 Graduates
    • Interior Design
      20 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      18 Graduates
    • Art History
      7 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,107 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    85
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    14%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    50%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
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