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Private urban college in Savannah
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Savannah, Georgia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1178.
A large campus of 14.4K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,954 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,450.
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News & Alerts
Savannah College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1178
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
111
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (38)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
- •87% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bees
History & Fun Facts
- •Poetter legally incorporated the Savannah College of Art and Design September 29, 1978.
- •In September 1979, the university first began offering classes with four staff members, seven faculty members, and 71 students.
- •In May 1981, the first graduate received a degree.
- •In 1982, the enrollment grew to more than 500 students, then to 1,000 in 1986, and 2,000 in 1989.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average