Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
83%
Acceptance Rate
$41,630
Avg Cost (In-State)
$41,630
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
69.9%
Graduation Rate
15,243
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Early Deadline
Early Action available
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: Statement of purpose describing why you want to study your chosen major at SCAD
Note: Portfolio optional but recommended for scholarship consideration; artist statement may be required for certain programs
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$34,110
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$45,954
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | $23,400 | $45,923 | 810 |
| Graphic Communications. | $23,451 | $43,058 | 382 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $40,139 | $64,076 | 331 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $23,976 | $41,651 | 244 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $20,532 | $35,177 | 136 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $20,643 | $41,153 | 134 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | $31,574 | $55,925 | 132 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | $20,682 | $26,064 | 46 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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