School of Visual Arts SAT scores and admissions
New York, NY · Private for-profit · Master's university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How SVA compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #54 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #6 of 26 in NY.
- Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 7% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (620 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($46,459) are $16,607 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
What the numbers say about SVA
- The reported middle 50% spans 300 points, from 1190 to 1490. A planning score near or above 1530 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 76% completion rate and $46,459 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1190 and 1490. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1530 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1490 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1340 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1190 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to SVA's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 1240–1440 | 79% |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | 1230–1440 | 14% |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 1270–1410 | 24% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | 1240–1430 | 78% |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 1260–1390 | 33% |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 1210–1440 | 52% |
Questions about SVA
What SAT score do I need for SVA?
School of Visual Arts's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1190–1490, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1530 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is SVA's acceptance rate?
School of Visual Arts's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 93%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend SVA?
Historical published tuition is approximately $51,400 per year (excludes room, board, fees).
Is SVA test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked School of Visual Arts's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.