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Savannah College of Art and Design

Georgia

United States

Overview

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 110 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university's renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD also has earned top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. A 2024 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more.

Location

342 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia, 31401

Website

https://www.scad.edu/admission/apply

Median Salary

$24,796

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

83.07%

Yield Rate

26.49%

SAT range

1140-1420

ACT range

21-28

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

Room And Board

$18,798

Living Cost

$25,155

Average Total Aid Awarded

$16,744

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

46.43% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $16,744.

Scholarships

SCAD Academic Scholarships - Must demonstrate academic achievement.; SCAD Achievement Scholarships - Must demonstrate overall achievement.; Distinguished Scholars - Must exceed admission requirements and be nominated by an educator/counselor. Requires an exceptional portfolio and a list of honors, awards, other recognitions, and leadership experience.; Underrepresented Student Scholarship - Must meet or exceed admission requirements and request consideration by submitting a 500-word essay.; International Student Scholarship - Must meet or exceed admission requirements and request consideration by submitting a 500-word essay.; Legacy Scholarship - Must be dependents of SCAD alumni.; Transfer Scholars - Must exceed admission requirements and be nominated by an educator/counselor. Requires an exceptional portfolio and a list of honors, awards, other recognitions, and leadership experience.; SCAD Honors Scholarship - Must demonstrate outstanding academic and/or artistic achievement.; Federal Grant (USD 4,309) - 28% of freshmen received this grant.; HOPE Scholarship - Available for Georgia residents.; Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program - Available for Georgia residents.; Pell Grants - 21% of students at SCAD receive Pell Grants.