# Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design

Savannah College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit college in Savannah, GA with 15,243 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1173 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $50,165 per year ($46,639 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,635 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 83% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 14,931 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 12,495 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–610 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $66,008 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $50,165 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $46,639 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $47,591 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $48,028 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $51,768 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $52,866 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 15,243 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 70% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,635 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,167 (FY2024) |

## What Savannah College of Art and Design considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Savannah College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?**

Savannah College of Art and Design admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Savannah College of Art and Design?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1173.

**What ACT score do you need for Savannah College of Art and Design?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.

**Is Savannah College of Art and Design test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Savannah College of Art and Design?**

In Fall 2023, 14,931 students applied to Savannah College of Art and Design and 12,495 were admitted; 3,651 enrolled.

**Does Savannah College of Art and Design consider legacy status?**

No. Savannah College of Art and Design reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Savannah College of Art and Design require an essay?**

Savannah College of Art and Design reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Savannah College of Art and Design cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $66,008 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $50,165.

**What is Savannah College of Art and Design's graduation rate?**

70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 140951. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
