PrivateUrbanSavannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, Georgia 31402-3146
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private urban college in Savannah
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Savannah, Georgia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1178.
A large campus of 14.4K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,954 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,450.
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Varsity Sports — Bees
History & Fun Facts
- •Poetter legally incorporated the Savannah College of Art and Design September 29, 1978.
- •In September 1979, the university first began offering classes with four staff members, seven faculty members, and 71 students.
- •In May 1981, the first graduate received a degree.
- •In 1982, the enrollment grew to more than 500 students, then to 1,000 in 1986, and 2,000 in 1989.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1178
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (38)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
111
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium