Savannah College of Art and Design
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Savannah College of Art and Design
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Savannah College of Art and Design is a medium-sized private college located on an urban campus in Savannah, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,772, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The college offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,340.
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- #8 Ranked in The Best Online Colleges in Georgia
- #9 Ranked in Best Master's in Game and Media Design Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
81% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRecommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
16k
Students enrolled
22%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Unknown
5%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
%
Non-U.S. Citizen
24%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
20
Total Online Enrollment
3,444
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.22% online, 78% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
68% On-campus
32% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's17% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's44% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
15%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Bowling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.