
Savannah College of Art and Design, located in Savannah, GA, is a nonprofit private art institution that offers interested students career training and education in the fields of art and design. SCAD offers over forty different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest degree available. The more popular programs among aspiring artists are shown below:
- Illustration
- Animation
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Cinematography And Film
- Fashion Design
To support students and graduates, SCAD may offer some services to students like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Student success after graduation may be determined by a number of factors, including graduation rate and loan default. At SCAD, the graduation rate is around 64%, and the school has an average loan default rate of around 3%.
Savannah College of Art and Design has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges having first received its accreditation from that agency in 2005. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit scad.edu.
Programs Offered
Below is a list of areas of study that may be available for students. Any linked program will direct you to the respective program's profile page which provides general educational requirements and possible career paths.

Get more information about the programs offered by Savannah College of Art and Design by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Equine Studies (B)
Architecture
- Architectural and Building Sciences (B, M)
- Architecture (B, M)
- Urban Planning (M)
- Architectural History and Criticism (M)
Communication Technology
- Animation (B, M)
- Audio and Video Production (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B, C, M)
- Radio and Television (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology Project Management (M)
Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineer (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing (B, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles Management (B, M)
- Apparel And Textiles (B, M)
- Consumer Merchandising and Management (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Historic Preservation and Conservation (B, M)
- Sustainability Studies (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Illustration (B, M)
- Photography (B, M)
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Fashion Design (B, M)
- Game Design (B, C, M)
- Interior Design (B, M)
- Industrial Design (B, M)
- Arts Management (M)
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Design and Visual Communications (B, M)
- Graphic Design (B, C, M)
- Painting (B, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B, M)
- Jewelry Design (B, M)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B, M)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (B, M)
- Art History (B, M)
- Sculpture (B, M)
- Printmaking (B, M)
- Design and Applied Arts (B, M)
- Film Studies (M)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The cost of attendance is approximately $200 per year, after the grants, scholarships and other forms of aid are calculated. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The cost to submit an application is $40. Students in need of financial assistance can get more information through the school's financial aid department, by calling (912) 525-6104. The financial details shown on this page are an approximation. The actual costs may differ, please contact Savannah College of Art and Design for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- The estimated tuition range is around $34,000-$41,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $770-$920 per unit
- Required fees: $530
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- The estimated tuition range for graduate students is around $35,000-$42,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $860 for part time students
- Required fees for graduate students are around $530
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $13,414 |
Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $9,484 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Savannah College of Art and Design.
- The Art Institute of Charleston in Charleston, SC (84 miles away)
- The Art Institute of Charlotte - Campus of South University in Charlotte, NC (214 miles away)
- Atlanta Institute of Music in Duluth, GA (218 miles away)
- The Art Institute of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (230 miles away)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC (281 miles away)