Savannah College of Art and Design

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Savannah, GA
4.2 4 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

18,550

Location Savannah, Georgia
Website scad.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) occupies multiple historic buildings throughout Savannah's landmark district, with its main campus integrated into Georgia's oldest city. Founded in 1978, SCAD has transformed numerous nineteenth-century structures, including the former Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory, into specialized academic facilities while maintaining their architectural integrity. The college, which focuses exclusively on creative disciplines, offers programs across areas including animation, fashion, architecture, film, and design, with additional specialized facilities in Atlanta, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France. SCAD provides first-year student housing in several restored buildings throughout the historic district, with upperclassmen typically living in off-campus housing throughout Savannah. Its urban campus setting allows students direct access to Savannah's arts community, with SCAD operating several public galleries and the SCAD Museum of Art in repurposed historic structures.

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Ratings

SCAD is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1270
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/28
GPA 3.56

Acceptance Rate

83%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 26.4%
Application Fee $100

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,630

Costs for Savannah College of Art and Design
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,630
Books and Supplies		$2,061
Other Fees		$500
Room and Board		$18,123
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,194
Total One Year Cost		$66,508

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Visual and Performing Arts, Communications Technology, and Architecture. 74% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 13% in Communications Technology, and 5% in Architecture.