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School of Visual Arts

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world rank  1108

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Overview

Established in 1947, the School of Visual Arts is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New York City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. School of Visual Arts (SVA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SVA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

School of Visual Arts's Control Typeprivate

Entity

School of Visual Arts's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

School of Visual Arts' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

School of Visual Arts's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym SVA
Founded 1947
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Video Presentation

University Location

Address 209 E 23Rd Street
New York City
10010 New York
United States
School of Visual Arts's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
School of Visual Arts Phone Number (212) 592 2000
School of Visual Arts Fax Number (212) 592 2116
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of School of Visual Arts is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify School of Visual Arts's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of School of Visual Arts categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at School of Visual Arts.



School of Visual Arts: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

School of Visual Arts's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


School of Visual Arts's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


School of Visual Arts's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


School of Visual Arts's Admission Office Admission Office

209 East 23rd Street
New York City 10010-3994
(212) 592 2100
800 436 4204

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

School of Visual Arts's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


School of Visual Arts's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


School of Visual Arts's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


School of Visual Arts's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.


School of Visual Arts's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


School of Visual Arts's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


School of Visual Arts's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


School of Visual Arts is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


School of Visual Arts's Library University Library

Yes Visit School of Visual Arts's Library
School of Visual Arts's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 100,054 physical volumes, 22,214 physical media, 78,637 digital/electronic media and 78 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. School of Visual Arts's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


School of Visual Arts's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the School of Visual Arts provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,092 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


School of Visual Arts's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


School of Visual Arts's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


School of Visual Arts's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


School of Visual Arts's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


School of Visual Arts's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

School of Visual Arts's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


School of Visual Arts's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


School of Visual Arts's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

School of Visual Arts is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important School of Visual Arts's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important School of Visual Arts's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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