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Savannah, Georgia 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, computer science and engineering, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Savannah College Of Art And Design has 7,356 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Savannah College Of Art And Design offers students meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (800) 869-7223
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 525-6104
http://www.scad.edu
Savannah College Of Art And Design awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 567 | illustration, graphic design, interior design, fashion design, industrial design, design and applied arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 219 | photography, cinematography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 167 | computer graphics |
| Media | 148 | animation and special effects, digital communications, recording arts tech |
| Fine Arts | 107 | painting, metal and jewelry, textile arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 100 | architecture, architectural history |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 44 | drama |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | historic preservation and conservation |
Number of programs and degrees for Savannah College Of Art And Design in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,027 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 360 | 20 |
In 2005, Savannah College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 7,356 students (6,869 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 12% |
| Florida | 8% |
| New York | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Savannah College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 2,500 of its 6,869 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,782 | 3,253 | 68% | 1,408 | 43% |
| Men | 1,946 | 1,331 | 68% | 670 | 50% |
| Women | 2,836 | 1,920 | 68% | 738 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 869-7223
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,600 |
| Room and board | $ 8,775 |
| Room charge | $ 5,625 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Savannah College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2141500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 525-6104
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 183 | 136 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 183 | $56,380 | 136 | $52,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 183 | $56,380 | 136 | $52,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Basketball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Savannah College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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