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Savannah College of Art and Design

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,813
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Savannah, Georgia, Savannah College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Savannah College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Savannah College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Savannah College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,840

Cost of attendance at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,840

Cost of attendance at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Savannah College of Art and Design received on average $12,662 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,662
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 386 20% $4,811 $1,857,179
Other Federal Grant 421 22% $5,435 $2,288,182
State Grant/Scholarships 274 15% $4,071 $1,115,463
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,822 97% $10,884 $19,830,401
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,835 97% $12,662 $23,234,046

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Savannah College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Savannah College of Art and Design students is 71.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.6%.

71.5%

  • asian 76.0% 73 students
  • African American 55.9% 151 students
  • white 73.3% 812 students
  • unknown 67.3% 37 students
  • hawaiian 90.9% 10 students
  • hispanic 71.4% 110 students
  • International Students 80.3% 179 students

Sport Conferences

  • Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Savannah College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Savannah College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)