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Savannah College of Art and Design

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world rank  961

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Overview

Established in 1978, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Savannah (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Georgia. This institution also has branch campuses in Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 46-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Savannah College of Art and Design's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Savannah College of Art and Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Savannah College of Art and Design' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Savannah College of Art and Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym SCAD
Founded 1978
Motto Ars longa, vita brevis
Art is long, life is short
Colours Gold and black
Mascot Art the Bee
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University Location

Address 342 Bull Street
Savannah
31402-3146 Georgia
United States
Savannah College of Art and Design's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Savannah College of Art and Design Phone Number +1 (912) 525 5000
Savannah College of Art and Design Fax Number +1 (912) 525 5986
Other locations Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Savannah College of Art and Design's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Savannah College of Art and Design's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Savannah College of Art and Design's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Savannah College of Art and Design: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Savannah College of Art and Design's admission information.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Savannah College of Art and Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Savannah College of Art and Design a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Savannah College of Art and Design's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Savannah College of Art and Design's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Admission Office Admission Office

Box 3146
Savannah 31402
(912) 5255100
800 869 7223

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Savannah College of Art and Design.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Savannah College of Art and Design has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Savannah College of Art and Design's Control Type Control Type

Savannah College of Art and Design is a private higher education institution.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Entity Type Entity Type

Savannah College of Art and Design is a non-profit higher education institution.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Savannah College of Art and Design does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Savannah College of Art and Design's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Savannah College of Art and Design's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Savannah College of Art and Design's Library

Savannah College of Art and Design's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 244,002 physical volumes, 462,528 physical media, 195,544 digital/electronic media and 55 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Savannah College of Art and Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Savannah College of Art and Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 5,813 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Savannah College of Art and Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Savannah College of Art and Design's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Savannah College of Art and Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Savannah College of Art and Design is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Savannah College of Art and Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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