Savannah College of Art and Design

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About Savannah College of Art and Design

School Type:

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.

Savannah, GA

$38,340

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

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.

81%

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.

71%

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

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

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.

20%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

3444

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

68% On-campus

32% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold17% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold44% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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 ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

22%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

20%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,435
State Grant Aid$4,071
Institution Grant Aid$10,884
Pell Grant Aid$4,491

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • 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.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
4COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
5COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7ENGINEERING.
8ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
9FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
10MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
11VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

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.