Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Savannah, Georgia

$65,574 -$66,714

For the 2024-2025 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $65,574 and for graduate students it is approximately $66,714.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) was founded in 1978 to provide college degree programs and to create specialized professional art college to attract students from throughout the US and other countries. It stands as a pioneering institution for creative careers, spearheading excellence in art and design education. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of achievement, SCAD consistently receives recognition for both its educational and professional endeavours. As a unified university, SCAD offers degree programs across two vibrant locations – Savannah and Atlanta. It boasts a diverse portfolio of over 100-degree programs, allowing students to initiate their studies on one campus and seamlessly transition to another.
Pride

Points of Pride

  • SCAD possesses the R2 institution designation in the Carnegie Classification, showcasing a firm dedication to elevated research activity.
  • SCAD has a history of outstanding student placements, equipping graduates for successful and impactful careers in diverse creative fields.
  • Positioned in vibrant locations, Savannah and Atlanta, SCAD utilizes strategic advantages from its surroundings.
  • SCAD is dedicated to ensuring accessibility and affordability in art and design education through various scholarship opportunities.

University Highlights

  • #2 in Most Innovative Schools
  • #9 in Regional Universities South
  • #37 in Best Value Schools
  • #113 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • #158 in Best Fine Arts program

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accessory Design, B.F.A.
  • Advertising
  • Architectural History, B.F.A.
  • Architecture
  • Art - Fibers (B.F.A.)
  • Art - Painting (B.F.A.)
  • Art History
  • BFA Animation- STEM designated
  • BFA Film and Television
  • Business of Beauty and Fragrance, B.F.A.
  • Dramatic Writing, B.F.A.
  • Equestrian Studies, B.A.
  • Fashion
  • Fashion Marketing and Management, B.F.A.
  • Furniture Design Option - Studio Arts (BFA)
  • Graphic Design (BA)
  • Graphic Design (BFA)
  • Illustration (BFA)
  • Illustration, BA
  • Immersive Reality, B.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Industrial Design – STEM designated
  • Interactive Design and Game Development, B.A./B.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Interior Design (BFA)
  • Jewellery BFA
  • Motion Media Design, B.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Performing Arts
  • Photography
  • Photography, BFA
  • Preservation Design, B.F.A.
  • Production Design, B.F.A.
  • Sequential Art, BA/BFA
  • Service Design, B.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Social Strategy and Management, B.F.A.
  • Sound Design, B.F.A.
  • User Experience Design, B.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Writing

Graduate

  • Accessory Design MA/MFA
  • Animation. MS/MFA - STEM Designated
  • Architectural History, M.F.A.
  • Architecture, MArch
  • Art - Photography
  • Art History (MA)
  • Art: Drawing and Painting, M.A.
  • Art: Drawing and Painting, M.F.A.
  • Art: Illustration, M.A.
  • Art: Illustration, M.F.A.
  • Creative Business Leadership, MA
  • Design - Interior Design, MFA
  • Design for Sustainability MA/MFA
  • Design Management MA/MFA
  • Fashion MA/MFA
  • Fibers MA/MFA
  • Film and Television MA/MFA
  • Furniture Design (MFA)
  • Furniture Design MA/MFA
  • Graphic Design MA/MFA - STEM Designated
  • Industrial Design (MFA)
  • Industrial Design, M.A.
  • Interactive Design and Game Development, MA/MFA - STEM Designated
  • Interior Design, M.A.
  • Jewellery MA/MFA
  • Luxury and Brand Management MA/MFA
  • Motion Media Design, MA/MFA - STEM Designated
  • Preservation Design MA/MFA
  • Production Design MA/MFA
  • Sequential Art MA/MFA
  • Service Design, MA/MFA - STEM Designated
  • Sound Design MA/MFA
  • Theatre (Dramatic Writing), MFA
  • Themed Entertainment Design, M.F.A.
  • User Experience Design, M.F.A. - STEM Designated
  • Visual and Performing Arts, MFA
  • Visual Effects, M.A. - STEM Designated
  • Writing, MFA 
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.scad.edu/academics/programs

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85
  • SAT/ACT: Optional
  • Application Fee: $100
 
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • Application Fee: $100

 

Intakes

Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (April).

Accreditation

The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the?Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).