PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Savannah College of Art and Design

Also known as: SCAD

📍 Savannah, Georgia🏛️ Urban Setting👥 15,243 Undergrads🔗 www.scad.edu

Overview

Savannah College of Art and Design is a large private non-profit research university in Savannah, Georgia. It enrolls about 15,243 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 83%. Graduates earn a median of $45,954 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

83%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,173

540–660

Net Price

$49,430

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

69%

Retention

86%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$45,954

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

83.0%

SAT Average

1,173

ACT Composite

21–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 660 (mid 50%)800

Math

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$41,630

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$41,630

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$63,627

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$49,430

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$44,858
$30,001 – $48,000	$45,198
$48,001 – $75,000	$48,668
$75,001 – $110,000	$51,558
$110,001 +	$52,147

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

33.7%

Academics & Programs

Savannah College of Art and Design offers programs across 11 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Visual & Performing Arts

45.1%

Communications Technologies

20.8%

Communication & Journalism

12.5%

Engineering Technologies

9.6%

Business, Management & Marketing

3.8%

Engineering

2.6%

Architecture

2.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

1.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

69%

On-Time (4yr)

52%

Retention (FT)

86%

% Earning >$25K

65%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$34,110

8 years

$42,062

10 years

$45,954

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

79.5%

White

68.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

51.6%

Black or African American

13.1%

Asian

5.9%

Hispanic / Latino

7.8%

Two or more races

1.5%

International

13.9%

Gender

Women

70.6%

Men

29.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah College of Art and Design hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 83%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1173.

How much does Savannah College of Art and Design cost?

In-state tuition is $41,630, and out-of-state is $41,630. Average net price after financial aid is $49,430.

What is Savannah College of Art and Design known for?

Most popular programs include Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technologies, Communication & Journalism.

What's the graduation rate at Savannah College of Art and Design?

The 6-year graduation rate is 69%, and 86% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.