Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

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342 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31402
OPEID College Code: 02141500
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General Phone: (912) 525-5000
President: Paula S. Wallace
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
Calendar System: Quarter
Highest Degree: Master's
Local Area: Midsized City
Student Enrollment: 9,906
College Alias: SCAD
College Mascot: Bees
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Savannah College of Art and Design - Details

General

Admission

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Degrees Offered

Enrolled Students

Faculty and Wages

Athletics

Graduation Rates

Campus Security

Student Services

Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
Employment Services Offered
Placement Services For Graduates Offered

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

ROTC

Army

Website

www.scad.edu

Mission Statement

Click To Read Mission Statement

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

Basic Classification

Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

Enrollment Classification

High Undergraduate

Savannah College of Art and Design Campus Map

Admission Links

Admissions: www.scad.edu
Online Application: Apply Online

Admission Fees Fall 2009

Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
Graduate Application Fee: $25.00

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credit
AP Credit

Applicant Considerations

High School or Secondary School GPA

Required

High School or Secondary School Rank

Recommended

High School or Secondary School Record

Required

College Preparatory Program Completion

Recommended

Recommendation Consideration

Recommended

Formal Demonstration of Competencies

Recommended

Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)

Required

TOEFL

Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009

	Male	Female	Total
Number of Applicants	2,513	5,595	8,108
Number Granted Admission (%)	1,646 (65%)	3,857 (69%)	5,503 (68%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)	557 (34%)	1,125 (29%)	1,682 (31%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009

	Number	Percent (%)
SAT ® Exam	1,187	71%
ACT ® Exam	551	33%

Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009

	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading	490	600
SAT ® Math	470	590
SAT ® Writing	-	-

ACT ® Composite	20	26
ACT ® English	21	27
ACT ® Math	18	25

Note:

The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Links and Information

Website: SCAD Financial Aid Office
FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%

Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09

	Loan	Federal Grant	State/Local Grant	Institutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving	59%	13%	16%	56%
Avg Amount Receiving	$8,443	$3,999	$3,016	$10,637

Federal Loan Default Rates

	2008	2007	2006
Default Rate (%)	2.1%	1.7%	2.7%
Number in Default	38	28	40
Number in Repayment	1,749	1,600	1,472

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Undergraduate Student Expenses

Note:

The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.

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	2009-10	2008-09	2007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees	$28,265	$26,465	$24,890
In-State Tuition and Fees	$28,265	$26,465	$24,890
Out of State Tuition and Fees	$28,265	$26,465	$24,890
Books and Supplies	$2,400	$1,560	$1,560

Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board	$10,780	$11,268	$10,260
Other Expenses	$1,560	$1,664	$1,600
Off Campus
Room and Board	$10,780	$11,268	$10,260
Other Expenses	$2,808	$2,800	$2,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$2,808	$2,800	$1,600

Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District	$43,005	$40,957	$38,310
In-State	$43,005	$40,957	$38,310
Out of State	$43,005	$40,957	$38,310
Off Campus
In-District	$44,253	$42,093	$39,510
In-State	$44,253	$42,093	$39,510
Out of State	$44,253	$42,093	$39,510
Off Campus with Family
In-District	$33,473	$29,689	$28,050
In-State	$33,473	$29,689	$28,050
Out of State	$33,473	$29,689	$28,050

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

Note:

The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

	Certificate	Bachelor	Master
Architecture
Architectural History and Criticism	-	1	1
Architecture	-	91	80
Urban Planning	-	-	13

Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects	-	252	63
Recording Arts Technology	-	47	9

Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media	-	40	15

Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Graphics	-	-	2

Education
Art Teacher Education	-	-	10

English Language and Literature
Creative Writing	-	8	-

Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management	-	1	-
Apparel and Textiles, Other	-	1	-

Interdisciplinary Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation	1	24	21

Visual and Performing Arts
Art History	-	20	11
Arts Management	-	-	5
Cinematography and Film	-	139	32
Commercial and Advertising Art	-	64	9
Commercial Photography	-	-	6
Design and Applied Arts, Other	-	12	8
Design and Visual Communications	-	-	7
Drama	-	17	10
Fashion and Apparel Design	-	105	6
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts	-	46	5
Film Studies	-	-	1
Graphic Design	5	152	70
Illustration	-	189	54
Industrial Design	-	67	14
Interior Design	-	67	24
Jewelry and Crafts	-	23	2
Painting	-	49	22
Photography	-	110	40
Playwriting and Screenwriting	-	1	-
Printmaking	-	4	2
Sculpture	-	5	1
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology	-	17	-
Visual and Performing Arts	-	7	-
Art Studies	-	8	-

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 9,906

Undergraduate: 8,188

Graduate: 1,718

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

Male: 3,998

Female: 5,908

Undergraduate Gender

Male: 3,291

Female: 4,897

Graduate Gender

Male: 707

Female: 1,011

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

Full-Time: 8,605

Part-Time: 1,301

Undergraduate Attendance

Full-Time: 7,192

Part-Time: 996

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time: 1,413

Part-Time: 305

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	1,118	11%
American Indian	-	-
Black	-	-
Asian	-	-
Hispanic	-	-
White	-	-
Unknown	5,563	56%

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	115	1%
Ages 18-19	2,826	29%
Ages 20-21	3,122	32%
Ages 22-24	1,946	20%
Ages 25-29	1,142	12%
Ages 30-34	336	3%
Ages 35-39	173	2%
Ages 40-49	150	2%
Ages 50-65	74	0.7%
Age Over 65	4	0.04%
Age Unknown	18	0.2%

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	1,030	783	247
Faculty Status	588	481	107
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	588	481	107
Primarily Instruction	588	481	107
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	99	99	-
Other Professionals	21	8	13
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	322	195	127
Clerical And Secretarial	225	175	50
Service and/or Maintenance	75	2	73

Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty	$67,087 (481)	$68,385 (288)	$65,150 (193)
Professor	$67,087 (481)	$68,385 (288)	$65,150 (193)

Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$67,087 (481)	$68,385 (288)	$65,150 (193)
Professor	$67,087 (481)	$68,385 (288)	$65,150 (193)

Overall Athletic Team Information

Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

	Total	Men's Teams	Women's Teams	Coed Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid	$3,703,865	$1,890,302	$1,813,563	-
Ratio (%)	100%	51%	49%	-

Participants
All Athletes	291	135	123	33
Baseball	32	32	-	-
All Track Combined	20	12	8	-
Golf	18	8	10	-
Lacrosse	54	29	25	-
Soccer	45	24	21	-
Softball	16	-	16	-
Swimming and Diving	38	18	20	-
Tennis	24	12	12	-
Volleyball	11	-	11	-
Equestrian	33	-	-	33

Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches	-	$57,907	$48,152	$82,777
Assistant Coaches	-	$24,578	$25,803	$81,541

Coaches
All Coaches	33	14	15	4
Baseball	3	3	-	-
Head Coaches	1	1	-	-
Assistant Coaches	2	2	-	-
All Track Combined	4	2	2	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1	-
Golf	2	1	1	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	-	-	-	-
Lacrosse	4	2	2	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1	-
Soccer	4	2	2	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1	-
Softball	2	-	2	-
Head Coaches	1	-	1	-
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1	-
Swimming and Diving	4	2	2	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1	-
Tennis	4	2	2	-
Head Coaches	2	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	1	1	-
Volleyball	2	-	2	-
Head Coaches	1	-	1	-
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1	-
Equestrian	4	-	-	4
Head Coaches	1	-	-	1
Assistant Coaches	3	-	-	3

Retention Rates

Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%

Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students	66%

By Gender
Male	65%
Female	67%

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	60%
Unknown	68%

By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less	51%
5 Years	64%
6 Years	66%

Crime Statistics

	2007-08	2006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related	5	6
Liquor Related	-	1
On Campus
Drug Related	5	6
Liquor Related	-	1

Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape	-	1
Burglary	-	8
On Campus
Forcible Rape	-	1
Robbery	-	3
Burglary	-	9
Vehicle Theft	-	1

Savannah College of Art and Design Reviews

2 Reviews Submitted For Savannah College of Art and Design

Reviewed on: February 21, 2012 Flag Review
Rating:
At SCAD I have found the innovative and vitally creative environment I was looking for. Our teachers encourage us to think outside the box, to take our imagination to the next level so we can grow as artists, as creative professionals. I really respect all my teachers, very professional.

Reviewed on: December 13, 2011 Flag Review
Rating:
i like this school! :)

Overall Rating: 5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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