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The Savannah College of Art and Design, or SCAD, is a private college with campuses located in Savannah and Atlanta, GA. It enrolls more than 9,000 students from all 50 states and over 90 other countries. SCAD offers a variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Savannah College of Art and Design’s sports teams are known as the Bees, and their official mascot is Art the Bee. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Florida Sun Conference.
Savannah, GA is home to Savannah College Of Art And Design. Savannah is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Savannah College Of Art And Design go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in design, media, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
The school has 8,966 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Savannah College Of Art And Design offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Florida Sun Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Savannah College Of Art And Design
342 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31402-3146
General Phone: (912) 525-5000
http://www.scad.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 653 | illustration, graphic design, fashion design, interior design, industrial design, design and applied arts, design and visual communication |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 400 | photography, cinematography, commercial art, printmaking, film studies, commercial photography |
| Media | 350 | animation and special effects, digital communications, recording arts tech |
| Architecture and Planning | 159 | architecture, architectural history, urban planning |
| Fine Arts | 151 | painting, textile arts, metal and jewelry, art history and criticism, sculpture |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | historic preservation and conservation, creative writing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 30 | drama, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer graphics |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah College Of Art And Design in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,359 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 467 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Savannah College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 8,966 students (8,983 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 46% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
Savannah College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 3,430 of its 8,983 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Savannah, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,191 | 4,623 | 64% | 1,506 | 33% |
| Men | 2,437 | 1,529 | 63% | 555 | 36% |
| Women | 4,754 | 3,094 | 65% | 951 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,465 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,465 |
| Room and board | $ 11,268 |
| Room charge | $ 6,805 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,560 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,664 |
Financial Aid:
Savannah College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2141500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 267 | 179 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 267 | $66,866 | 179 | $59,788 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 267 | $66,866 | 179 | $59,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 77 | 137 |
| Basketball | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 67 | 104 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Historic Preservation and Conservation
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Savannah College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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