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Savannah College of Art and Design

Private nonprofit Savannah, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
70%
Graduation Rate
$45,954
Earnings (10yr)
$49,430
Net Price
83%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

About 15,243 students attend Savannah College of Art and Design, making it a vibrant hub for creativity and collaboration. The acceptance rate stands at 83%, which opens the door for many aspiring artists and designers. This inclusivity fosters a diverse learning environment, allowing students to connect with peers from various backgrounds.

According to Chetty/Opportunity Insights data, specific outcomes for graduates are not reported, but the school’s graduation rate is 70%. This suggests a solid commitment to student success, with many students completing their degrees and entering the workforce. The earnings for graduates ten years after enrollment average $45,954, reflecting a meaningful return on investment for their education.

The net price for attending SCAD is $49,430, with a median debt of $25,148 for borrowers. Students who thrive here are often those who are passionate about art and design, willing to engage fully in a creative community. With a focus on visual and performing arts, communications, and business, graduates are well-prepared for careers in dynamic fields.

Rankings

How Savannah Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation70%Earnings 10yr$46KNet Price$49KRetention86%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate19%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$45K$0-30K$45K$30-48K$49K$48-75K$52K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%521.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1887.3%MOBILITY98.43%

Cost & Financial Aid

$41,630
In-State Tuition
$41,630
Out-of-State
$49,430
Avg Net Price
$25,148
Median Debt
19%
Pell Grant Rate
34%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$44,858
Family Income $0–$30K
$45,198
Family Income $30K–$48K
$48,668
Family Income $48K–$75K
$52,147
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,110
6 Years After Entry
$42,062
8 Years
$45,954
10 Years
0.55x
Debt-to-Earnings
53%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,110 6yr $42,062 8yr $45,954 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

98.43%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1887.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
521.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$114,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.64
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.941%
Inventor Rate
160
Total Patents
417
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 83%
Retention Rate 86%
SAT Average 1173
SAT Range 1030–1270
ACT Range 21–28
Full-Time Faculty 90%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,950
Diversity Index 0.69
First-Gen Students 18%

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 45%
Communications 12%
Business & Marketing 4%
Engineering 3%
English & Literature 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
69%
White
52%
Hispanic
8%
Black
13%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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