Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA342 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31402-3146
912-525-5000
Founded in 1978, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor's and master's degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. The college enrolls more than 15,000 students from across the United States and nearly 100 other countries in its degree programs. SCAD is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional careers, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university.
The college offers bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 40 areas of study, as well as minors in nearly 60 disciplines. In addition to its locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, SCAD has degree-granting locations in Lacoste, France; Hong Kong; and eLearning through SCAD Distance Education.
The historic city of Savannah is the perfect environment for an art and design education. The city’s architecture, cobblestone streets and manicured gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for SCAD’s award-winning buildings and outstanding art collections. Students have unparalleled opportunities to intern with top companies, exhibit their work in world-renowned galleries and build an impressive portfolio.
SCAD’s Atlanta campus is located in the heart of Midtown, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The campus is situated near major corporations, top museums, galleries and the city’s best shopping and dining. Students have easy access to internship and job opportunities with some of the world’s most respected companies.
The SCAD Lacoste campus is located in a 500-year-old chateau in the Provence region of France. Surrounded by rolling hills and medieval villages, the campus provides an idyllic setting for an immersive art and design education. Students have the opportunity to study abroad in Lacoste for a semester or a year and earn credit toward their degree.
The SCAD Hong Kong campus is located in the Sham Shui Po district, minutes from the city’s central business district. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, computer lab, printmaking studio, darkroom and photography studio. Students have the opportunity to intern with leading companies in Hong Kong and gain valuable experience in the global marketplace.
SCAD offers a comprehensive education that equips students with the skills and experience they need to succeed in their chosen field. The college’s rigorous curriculum, experienced faculty and innovative facilities prepare students to make an impact in the ever-changing world of art and design.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 14265
Acceptance Rate: 77.92%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.scad.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $58517
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $58517
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Savannah College of Art and Design is $228065.33. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Savannah College of Art and Design. For graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design, we saw an average early-career income of $51800.00 and mid-career income of $89400.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.