209 E. 23rd Street New York, NY 10010-3994 212-592-2100
http://www.sva.edu admissions@sva.edu
About School of Visual Arts
  • Year of Foundation 1947
  • Size of Campus N/A
  • Type of Instituition For-profit institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 3,163
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 55%, 45%, 57%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $26,800
  • Room and Board $12,700
  • Nonfall Registration Not Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition N/A
  • Application Fee $50
  • Enrollment No. 3,332
Reference: School of Visual Arts
SVA is widely recognized as one of the finest art schools in the country for its innovative and experimental program philosophies, its participation in the cultural life of New York City, and the accessibility it offers to its unparalleled faculty of professional artists. This mission is the foundation upon which are built: undergraduate degree programs in art and design that prepare students for entry into an array of professional fields in or related to the visual arts, while also equipping students with the skills necessary to become productive and thoughtful members of society; rigorous and practice-based graduate programs in the visual arts and its allied fields; a continuing education program intended to meet the diverse needs of New York City’s professional art and design community and the larger community within which the College resides; and a commitment to serving the greater good through community service.
Social Life And Activities
  • Number of honor societies N/A
  • Number of sororities 0
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Christians In Action, Korea Campus Crusade for Christ;
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities N/A
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) French Cinema Club
  • Number of students in fraternities 0
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 0
  • Other general policies class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Setting Urban
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Senior Graduation Week, Halloween Party, Bowling Party, Holiday Party
  • Percent students who are frat members N/A
Transportation
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport New York City (10), New York City (15)
  • Distance to nearest train New York City (1)
  • Distance to nearest bus New York City (1)
Student Housing
  • Number of students using college housing 32%
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (92%), women's dorms (8%)
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples N/A
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 48%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 3
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 52%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments N/A
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
Campus Services
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Library Facilities slide library, film scripts, digital image databank, Glaser archives, special collections
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all school buildings and on all school property
  • Student Computer Availability Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 50
  • Number Of Microforms 2,000
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 4,000
  • Number Of Books in Library 80,000
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Number Of Subscriptions 350
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number of e-books 0
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • OS of Wifi Network Mac
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 280,000
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, writing, study skills
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) N/A
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control
  • Museums School of Visual Arts Gallery, Westside Gallery, Visual Arts Gallery, Visual Arts Museum
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page No
Student Employment and Career
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 4%
  • Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
  • Student Employment Fedral Work Study Program Available
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 3,600
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 82%
  • Employed Students after 1 year N/A
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Does the school discourage student employment Yes
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Comedy Central, Rhino FX, MTV Networks, Sony, Fairchild Publications, Charlex
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
  • Specific Locations/Universities Metropolis