Safety Score
1.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New York, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
School of Visual Arts
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,016-student campus.
- 1.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,590
- Rank of 3,050
- #100
- NY rank
- 4,016
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
School of Visual Arts reports 1.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,590 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,590
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 52%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
School of Visual Arts increased from 1 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSchool of Visual Arts is a Private For-Profit institution located in New York, NY, enrolling approximately 4,016 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #100 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,016 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at School of Visual Arts is "Fondling" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 2.54 incidents per 1,000 students, School of Visual Arts reports 61% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1590
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#100
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where School of Visual Arts sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 52% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
School of Visual Arts percentile rank 47.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1590 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
School of Visual Arts reports 61% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $51,400
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $51,400
- Avg Net Price
- $57,914
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
- SAT Average
- 1320
- SAT Math Range
- 578–760
- ACT Average
- 26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 75%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,855
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,459
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySchool of Visual Arts: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
School of Visual Arts vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
School of Visual Arts
1.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Roosevelt University
0.75 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Francis Marion University
2.99 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · 4,015 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · 4,017 enrolled
Safety Score 2.99
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA · 4,018 enrolled
Safety Score 7.96
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL · 4,010 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · 4,008 enrolled
Safety Score 1.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest School of Visual Arts nationally (rank #1590), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is School of Visual Arts safe?
School of Visual Arts has a safety score of 1.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,590 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at School of Visual Arts?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does School of Visual Arts compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does School of Visual Arts have fire safety data?
Yes. School of Visual Arts reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding School of Visual Arts's Safety Profile
School of Visual Arts in New York, NY enrolls 4,016 students and has a safety score of 1.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1590 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
School of Visual Arts's 1.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh School of Visual Arts against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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