Overview
Enrollment
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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SCAD is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Savannah College of Art and Design within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#771 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#497 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#71 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1280 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $100 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,025 |
| Other Fees | $500 |
| Room and Board | $17,493 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,224 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,337 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 74% |
| Communications Technology | 13% |
| Architecture | 5% |
| Work and Family Studies | 3% |
| Communication | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140951 IPEDS survey data for Savannah College of Art and Design.
Current students may use the Savannah College of Art and Design GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025