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SCAD Admission Requirements

Savannah, Georgia

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Chances of getting into Savannah College of Art and Design

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
81%
Admission Difficulty for Savannah College of Art and Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into SCAD and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at SCAD is 81%.  It ranks #37 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Savannah College of Art and Design is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 12,047 out of 14,914 applicants were admitted.

Savannah College of Art and Design typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Savannah College of Art and Design. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SCAD SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
65%
SAT Scores for Savannah College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Savannah College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

SCAD ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
52%
ACT Scores for Savannah College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Savannah College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

SCAD GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.56
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Savannah College of Art and Design?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into SCAD. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Savannah College of Art and Design was 3.56 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SCAD accepts 81% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Savannah College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 11,044 3,870 14,914
Accepted 9,014 3,033 12,047
Acceptance Rate 82% 78% 81%
Enrolled 1,906 779 2,685
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 26% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Savannah College of Art and Design is $100.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Savannah College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Savannah College of Art and Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Savannah College of Art and Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

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.

FAQs

Does Savannah College of Art and Design prefer SAT or ACT?

65% of students submit their SAT scores to SCAD. 52% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Savannah College of Art and Design?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to SCAD. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.