SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

This school was started by Silas H. Rhodes and Burne Hogarth in 1947 as the Cartoonists and Illustrators School; it had three teachers and 35 students, most of whom were World War II veterans who had a large part of their tuition underwritten by the U.S. government's G.I. Bill. It was renamed the School of Visual Arts in 1956 and offered its first degrees in 1972. In 1983, it introduced a Master of Fine Arts in painting, drawing and sculpture. The school has a faculty of more than 1,100 and a student body of over 3,000. It offers 11 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs, and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The interior design BFA is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, the art therapy MPS is approved by the American Art Therapy Association, and the art education MA is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

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QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023: Ranked #21 in Art & Design globally, highlighting its excellence in this field.

US News & World Report - Best Colleges 2024: Ranked #104 among Regional Universities North. While not top tier overall, it still positions SVA well in its region.

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

- 30+ programs
- 4000 students

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Off-Campus Housing Resource Center: Offers listings of available apartments, roommates, and sublets near the school, categorized by price and neighborhood.

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Student community resources: Student associations and clubs often have online forums and bulletin boards where students advertise available rooms and apartments.

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