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2026-27 cycleNew York, NY
School of Visual Arts
The School of Visual Arts is a private art and design college located in New York City. It offers specialized undergraduate degree programs spanning visual arts, film, animation, graphic design, and illustration.
Acceptance rate
92%
Undergrad enrollment
3,442
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipSilas H. Rhodes Scholarship Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferTransfer Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalStatement of Intent500 words
In approximately 500 words, discuss your reasons for pursuing undergraduate study in the visual arts.
OptionalPortfolio Alternative500 words
In the first part, applicants must describe an imaginative story or significant real-life event in 500 words or less.
OptionalPortfolio Alternative1000 words
In the second part, applicants must adapt the story from part one into cinematic terms using 1,000 words or less.
Data gathered August 2026.