Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit four-year school in Savannah, GA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1978[1]. It has about 15,243 undergraduates[7].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1978Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Savannah College of Art and Design costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
When to apply
- Rolling admission, no deadlineApply 30+ days before your term[5]Decision usually 2-4 weeksEntry terms: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (March), Summer (June)
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL 85 (min 20 each section) before Jan 21, 2026; 4.5 after with section minimums. IELTS also needs 6.5 in reading and writing. No superscoring.
Waiver or exemption: Other options: SAT 550+ reading, ACT 22+, GRE verbal 153+, English-medium schooling, SCAD Language Studio.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Savannah
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.