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Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design is a large, private institution located in Savannah, ga. Founded in 1978, Savannah College of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in 38 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 13,352 undergraduates
cost $39,605 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Savannah College of Art and Design? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.7%
SAT score average 1179
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $100
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Savannah College of Art and Design is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Design and Applied Arts
Graphic Communications
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Fine and Studio Arts
Apparel and Textiles

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,605
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,594
Books & supplies $2,025
Other expenses $3,201
Cost of attendance* $60,425
Average financial aid package $16,982
Estimated cost $43,443 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,605
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,594
Books & supplies $2,025
Other expenses $3,201
Cost of attendance* $60,425
Average financial aid package $16,982
Estimated cost $43,443 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Savannah College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,352, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

13,582

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 342 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31402-3146
phone 912-525-5100
address www.scad.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Savannah College of Art and Design to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Savannah College of Art and Design?

Savannah College of Art and Design is located in Savannah, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Savannah College of Art and Design? 

The acceptance rate for Savannah College of Art and Design is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Savannah College of Art and Design?

The average high school GPA for Savannah College of Art and Design students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Savannah College of Art and Design?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Savannah College of Art and Design including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $241,700.

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