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Academics
The Savannah College of Art and Design specializes in “practical applications” of fine arts education and preparing students with “the connections, resources, and opportunities” they need to find job placement after graduation. The College is “always bringing in companies” which “open doors,” and students have strong connections with alumni. Unique collaborations come out of these connections with industry contacts, such as the Collaborative Learning Center, “where multidisciplinary teams of students come together under the guidance of a professor to develop a product, campaign, or solution of a problem for a real world company.” Other real-world work collaborations include working with “several major festivals like the Savannah Film Festival,” which offer bonus opportunities for networking. “I have been offered jobs solely because I have SCAD on my resume,” says one student. Another says, “The networking is incredible. I’ve had my portfolio reviewed by people at the top of my industry.” Students crow over the school’s “quality, professional equipment and facilities” and “up-to-date technology.” Each and every program has a “dedicated staff, beautiful buildings and resources, large-scale events, and a passionate student body,” which creates an immersive experience that offers “authentic interactions with alumni and real-world people.” Students point to the “dynamic range” of majors and programs, including Industrial Design and Interior Design, and “rare” offerings such as the UX Design and Service Design. The professors are “remarkable.” They have “relevant work-force experience and a passion for instilling passion in students.” Faculty “respects students and are respected right back.” Says one student: “I am good friends—lifelong friends—with my professors.”
Student Body
SCAD students are “incredibly unique” and “eccentric” artists dedicated to “pushing their work into new, exciting forms.” This creates an “environment of constant exploration and creation” among an “open and accepting community.” As a group, SCAD students tend to be “liberal, innovated, passionate, and motivated.” Students take pride in all of the hard work they put into the short quarter system. Students mention touring other schools and finding the “quality of work to blow theirs out of the water.” Students note that this isn’t just—or even mostly—about recruiting talent, but rather it is indicative of SCAD “pushing” students with “intense workloads that trains us to not settle for average ideas.” Says one student: “I would say that my peers are very creative and critical. SCAD definitely trains students to engage in detailed critiques of theirs and others’ work.” Students come from all over the world to attend SCAD, and “unite to foster creative thinking and innovation through their work, as well as share ideas.” As a whole, students are “very supportive of each other and their work.” International students feel that their “needs are taken into consideration” and appreciate the “culturally diverse” classrooms. Students generally feel that “there’s great integration between U.S. students and international students.” “You can really pick up on your peer’s talents,” a student says. And this being an art school, you can’t overlook the benefits of the student body being “quite a stylish bunch.”
Campus Life
While campus life is focused mostly on work, the school is well integrated into the city, with “SCAD buildings all over Savannah,” and “you can work in any of them.” Life in Savannah offers tons of events, such as Art March, Taste Of Savannah, and the farmers market that happens around the city. There’s “great nightlife,” as well, with restaurants and a healthy bar scene. For fun in the sun, Tybee Beach is just a twenty-minute drive away. There’s also Forsyth Park, where groups of students often gather to relax or work on projects. There is “a lot of time spent doing homework, working on projects and collaborative projects across majors,” but students say the “work is meaningful” and often tied to what they are “passionate about.” Yes, students work hard at SCAD, but there are good options for de-stressing, including a “fitness facility,” “occasional parties,” even though “most people just go downtown,” and “weekend road trips to surrounding states.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Emilio Reyes Le Blanc
Executive Director of Admission Ops
Address
P.O. Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402-3146
Phone
(912) 525-5100
admission@scad.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
SCAD Museum of Art
Club SCAD
Jen Library
Cafe SCAD
Trustees Theatre
Most Popular Places Off Campus
River Street
City Market
Tybee Beach
Historic District
Various museums and historic homes
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Various dates throughout the year.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admission@scad.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportGreyhound Bus StationAmtrak Train StationLocal bus service and taxis availableFree campus shuttles services
Driving Instructions to Campus
Access from I-95 and I-16.
Local Accommodations
Numerous hotels and motels available throughout the historic district that are very accessible to the campus.
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- Academics
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- Campus Life
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Admissions
- Overview
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:11,723
Acceptance Rate:71%
Average HS GPA:3.51
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 580
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 27
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
80/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
686
with Terminal Degree
549
393
Men
293
Women
133
Minority
32
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Equestrian/Equine Studies.
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural History and Criticism, General.
Architectural History and Criticism.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Radio and Television.
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Recording Arts Technology/Technician.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Graphics.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
Apparel and Textiles, Other.
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis.
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Commercial Photography.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Painting.
Photography.
Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,363
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,642
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,869
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,718
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,190
Required Fees
$0
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,025
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,620
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,905
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,573
Foreign Countries Represented
115
Demographics
4.66%
Asian
10.40%
Black
8.20%
Hispanic
51.80%
Caucasian
3.31%
Unknown
20.65%
International
67% female
33% male
79% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
42%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Fire safety rating
85/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Christopher Corbett
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
105
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
Men's Sports (Bees)
9 Sports
Bowling
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bees)
9 Sports
Bowling
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Sustainability
Green rating
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Students are able to get discounts on Apple and HP computers. Students are able to get Adobe and Microsoft software for free.
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