Consult with School of Visual Arts's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.
The following is an overiew of some of School of Visual Arts's admissions stats.
School of Visual Arts 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Mean SAT Score | 1215 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are not considered |
Waitlist | Yes |
Check with School of Visual Arts directly for more info on application deadlines.
School of Visual Arts may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with School of Visual Arts directly for more information about early applications.
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It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
In 2022, School of Visual Arts waitlisted 172 students and 172 accepted a place on the waitlist.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by School of Visual Arts during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Interview | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with School of Visual Arts for more information on admission factors.
To apply to School of Visual Arts, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with School of Visual Arts's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | portfolio | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ | |||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.5 |
Students admitted to School of Visual Arts have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
School of Visual Arts does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
School of Visual Arts is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
The mean composite SAT score for a School of Visual Arts student is 1215.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to School of Visual Arts. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in School of Visual Arts during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Do I have to submit test scores to School of Visual Arts?
✅ School of Visual Arts is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.
What is School of Visual Arts's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for School of Visual Arts is 70%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at School of Visual Arts?
🟨 School of Visual Arts may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into School of Visual Arts? School of Visual Arts is a somewhat selective institution. The School of Visual Arts acceptance rate is 70%. This means that the institution accepts 70 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to School of Visual Arts is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to School of Visual Arts is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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At School of Visual Arts, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.37. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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