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87.4%Acceptance
$49,140Tuition
3,432Students
75%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,459Earnings
Private forprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$49,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,140
Average Net Price
$58,628
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$24,200
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$24,200
Books & Supplies
$1,868
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,208
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $51,786
$30,001 – $48,000 $56,500
$48,001 – $75,000 $57,116
$75,001 – $110,000 $63,333
$110,001+ $63,857

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Cost Overview

Families making under $30,000 pay around $52,000 annually at SVA, while those earning over $110,000 face nearly $64,000 in net costs. The total four-year bill ranges from roughly $207,000 to $255,000. Art school economics hit hard here.

Only 15% of students receive financial aid, and just 16% get institutional grants averaging $14,400. Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. That burden becomes manageable given SVA's Manhattan location and industry connections. Alumni median earnings reach $46,459 ten years out, making those loan payments about 7% of gross income.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal relative to what they'd pay elsewhere. SVA's 87% acceptance rate means admission is accessible, but the price tag remains steep regardless of family income. Art careers take time to build, making the debt-to-earnings ratio crucial for financial planning.

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