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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into School of Visual Arts, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into School of Visual Arts?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, School of Visual Arts accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,140 people applied and 2,909 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2258 / 2410 (94%)
Men
651 / 730 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at School of Visual Arts:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at School of Visual Arts, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into School of Visual Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things School of Visual Arts considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into School of Visual Arts?

3.33
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended School of Visual Arts as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
6%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1210
75th Percentile
1420

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to School of Visual Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification
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