Savannah College of Art and Design

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,130

2.58% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$50,821

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83%

15,956 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

18,550

85% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69.4%

1,788 Graduates

About

Savannah College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Savannah College of Art and Design were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (539 degrees awarded), Illustration (413 degrees), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (329 degrees).

In 2024, 3,687 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah College of Art and Design. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,693 degrees), 5.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $41,130, which is $17,130 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $41,130, which is $17,130 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $50,821.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Savannah College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,130

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design was $41,130. The cost of tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $17,130 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$50,821

2024 Value

9.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Savannah College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $50,821. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Savannah College of Art and Design grew by 9.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,555

Room and Board

$2,025

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Savannah College of Art and Design was of $15,555 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,025. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Savannah College of Art and Design received 15,956 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.86% annual growth. Out of those 15,956 applicants, 13,241 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 18,550 students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Savannah College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 26.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

13,241

Accepted Out of 15,956

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Savannah College of Art and Design was 83% (13,241 admissions from 15,956 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.86%, while admissions grew by 5.97%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2024)

567

Scores Submitted (2024)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Savannah College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 18,550 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design is 15,767 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,783. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Savannah College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 7.18% Hispanic or Latino, 5.65% Asian, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.668% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (14.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.8%), followed by White Male (6.46%) and Black or African American Female (4.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,550 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design is 15,767 and the part-time enrollment is 2,783. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Savannah College of Art and Design was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Savannah College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Savannah College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,706 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,294 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,332 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Savannah College of Art and Design is 46.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 7.18% Hispanic or Latino, 5.65% Asian, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.668% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 891 students (4.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,595 more women than men received degrees from Savannah College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Savannah College of Art and Design is white (1,693 degrees awarded). There were 5.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Savannah College of Art and Design is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (539 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (413 degrees) and Digital Communication & Multimedia (329 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Savannah College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (733 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,523 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Other managers (260,229 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,399 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (120,419 people), Graphic designers (116,358 people), and Marketing managers (115,861 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024 are Communication Technologies (733 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,523 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (100 degrees), Communications (466 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (319 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (733 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,523 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (100 degrees), Communications (466 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (319 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (376,175 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,129 people), Computer Systems Design (251,823 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (211,479 people), and Construction (165,397 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Savannah College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2024)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
539 degrees awarded
Illustration
413 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
329 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Savannah College of Art and Design was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 539 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Savannah College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,046

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,641

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,046 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,641).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Savannah College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 301 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.712 times less than the 423 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 423 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.41 times more than the 301 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% of students graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Savannah College of Art and Design is Female and Asian (82.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.08% of graduates (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,693 degrees awarded
Black or African American
302 degrees awarded
Asian
219 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah College of Art and Design is white (1,693 degrees awarded). There were 5.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

4.58% of degree recipients (169 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,222 degrees awarded
White Female
1,171 degrees awarded
White Female
1,119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah College of Art and Design is white female (1,222 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,171 degrees).

Operations

Savannah College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $412M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 76.6M (18.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Savannah College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 470M. Savannah College of Art and Design employs 768 Professors. Most academics at Savannah College of Art and Design are Male Professor (429), and Female Professor (339).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah College of Art and Design are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 535 employees, Management, with 181 employees, and Service with 154 employees.

Endowment

$412M

2024 Endowment

26.1%

growth from 2023

Savannah College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $412M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Savannah College of Art and Design grew 26.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $366M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Savannah College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$169M

2024 Salaries

14.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Savannah College of Art and Design paid a median of $169M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($470M) and a 14.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.91% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$75.7M

Instructional Salaries

768

Number of Employees

In 2024, Savannah College of Art and Design paid a total of $75.7M to 768 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Savannah College of Art and Design were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 535 employees, Management with 181 employees, and Service with 154 employees.

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