Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1978, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private arts university with two locations in Georgia, and a study abroad location in Lacoste, France. With a goal of preparing students for creative professions, SCAD grants degrees in over 40 arts-related subjects such as Cinema Studies, Fashion, and Sequential Art. In addition to classroom and studio space, SCAD is home to the Gutstein Gallery displaying alumni artwork. For a hands-on learning experience for cinema students, the Savannah Film Studios feature three sound stages as well as lighting grids and postproduction suites.

Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$52,737
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1162

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$52,737
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$40,595
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$40,595
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$17,493
Books and Supplies
$2025
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$39,498
$30k - $48k
$39,701
$48k - $75k
$43,212
$75k - $110k
$44,137
$110k+
$43,936
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
41%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,157
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,416
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,280

 

Students receiving state aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4400
Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,416
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,399
$30k - $48k
$17,545
$48k - $75k
$13,984
$75k - $110k
$13,143
$110k+
$11,576
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$63,546,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$49,383,021

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$13,317
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,118
Average Other Loans Per Year
$30,607

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
82%
Acceptance Rate
14387
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
670
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$100
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
16%
Out-Of-State Students
80%
16%
Submitting ACT
22%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1162
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
620
Reading
25th
550
75th
660
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
2%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-869-7223
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
16,414
Total Number of Undergrads
13,582
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
67%
20-39 Students
32%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
36

Faculty Overview

0
100
81%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
70%
Residency
In-State Students
16%
Out-Of-State Students
80%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
111
Ethnicity
African American
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
7%
Native American
1%
White
52%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
114
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bees
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
180
Total Female Athletes
238
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Other
  • Cycling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Other
  • Cycling
Savannah College of Art and Design Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,400
Top 5 Cities
Savannah
Atlanta
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Savannah College of Art and Design
Gensler
Apple
Self Employed
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
I didn't imagine I would learn so much in one year but I have. It makes me excited to see what I will be learning the next 3 years.
Julia from Evans, GA
The teachers are awesome, they really know what they are doing and really want to help you learn. I have learned so much already and am only in my first year, they have the best equipment and cover so much information.
Jessica from Savannah, GA
In my first quarter, I haven't really learned much as far as arts are concerned. Of the two fine arts classes I attended, 2D Design was the least stimulating. It was more about cutting and pasting than I would have hoped. However, Drawing I was challenging at times and taught me a few things about different materials new to me at the time.
The most I learned was about myself from living there the first quarter. It takes a not insignificant amount of self control and responsibility to keep up with all the deadlines and work outside of class hours.

That being said, once I've finished most of my foundations courses and begin my major-specific work, I feel I will be learning more than I can keep track of.

I can say that not matter how tedious or boring classes seemed at times, I could always take something new from my experience. Plus, none of my classes were as boring, or wretched in some cases, as most general study programs my friends at other colleges had to endure.
Sebastien from Hinesville, GA
Since i have been at SCAD i have learned a lot from all of my professors. They are not only there to teach you but also to help you and if i might add. They are always willing to help any student in need.
Brittney from Nashville, TN
Although you have a shorter amount of time to learn than in a traditional school, they squeeze every second you have to learning. All my professors were generally masters in their field and are able to convey each subject to you in an interesting way. Being an art school, creativity takes precedent over everything. Yes, there are many general education classes but they are spread out throughout your entire academic career. All in all, I believe that I am getting a topnotch education.
Brittney from McDonough, GA
I have learned so much during my first quarter at SCAD. I can easily see an improvement in all of my artwork. The professors have worked in the field and some currently do so they know what they are talking about.
Bryanna from Baltimore, MD
Every teacher I met REALLY has a wonderful understanding on their subjects and has taught me more than I've ever thought I would. The classes are hard though and the grading system is even more hard. To be able to do well you're not going to be able to get away with partying all of the time.
Wendy from Oakham, MA
SCAD is an amazing creative environment that pushes students to excel in their future career paths. With their endless resources and connections it is guaranteed you will land your dream job. If you want to be apart of an inspiring, supportive and flourishing work place, then SCAD is the place for you.
Madison
This college is meant for those who want to be themselves or want to discover themselves. The classes feel almost personalized, everyone cares about your education and how you do. Basically, everyone accepts you without judging you and wants the best for you.
Ana from Savannah, GA
I enrolled in this art school not knowing the basics, and was apprehensive about attending. However, within the one year and one quarter that I've been in classes, my fears have been proven insignificant. The professors really walk you through everything, allow one on one time for extra help, and your classes are set up in that you learn from the very beginning and work your way up into your major.
Lauren from Warner Robins, GA