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Savannah College of Art and Design

SCAD

Savannah, Georgia 31402-3146

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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.

Established
1978
Motto
Ars longa, vita brevis
Mascot
Art the Bee
Type
Private art school
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
1178SAT Avg
14,423Students
20:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$45,954Earnings 10yr
$45,450Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Savannah College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1178

Reading & Writing
550670
Math
500610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1178

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,595
Room & Board$17,493
Books & Supplies$2,025
Total Cost of Attendance$59,670
Average Net Price$45,450
Median Debt at Graduation$25,148
Monthly Payment (10yr)$267

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$41,693
$30–48K$42,451
$48–75K$45,149
$75–110K$47,652
$110K+$47,565

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,450

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

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

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,423
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 12%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 6%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%
Freshman Retention86.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,110
8 Years$42,062
10 Years$45,954

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,100
Men
$45,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#37

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
218 mi(378 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
223 mi(387 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
245 mi(425 min)

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