School of Visual Arts: what international applicants need

What are School of Visual Arts's application deadlines for 2026–27?

School of Visual Arts has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on January 14, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is School of Visual Arts's acceptance rate?

92.6% for students who started in fall 2024: School of Visual Arts admitted 2,909 of its 3,140 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does School of Visual Arts require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. School of Visual Arts is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 14, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for School of Visual Arts?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 578–760 in Math and 610–730 in Reading and Writing (7% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is School of Visual Arts's application fee for international students?

School of Visual Arts's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does School of Visual Arts accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. School of Visual Arts accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does School of Visual Arts accept?

School of Visual Arts lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does School of Visual Arts accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests School of Visual Arts accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does School of Visual Arts require?

School of Visual Arts doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does School of Visual Arts require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. School of Visual Arts requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does School of Visual Arts have?

1,591 of School of Visual Arts's 3,255 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 48.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does School of Visual Arts cost for international students?

School of Visual Arts's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $51,400, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $25,400. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $84,868 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source