Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SCAD's acceptance rate is 81.73% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.50%. 3,723 men and 10,664 women applied to SCAD and 2,948 men and 8,811 women students were accepted.
Among them, 988 men and 2,481 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SCAD.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,387 | 3,723 | 10,664 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 11,759 | 2,948 | 8,811 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 3,469 | 988 | 2,481 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.73% | 79.18% | 82.62% | - | - |
| Yield | 29.50% | 33.51% | 28.16% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 758 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 561 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SCAD.
The median SAT score is 1,170 with 610 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 20 at SCAD. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Savannah College of Art and Design are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1060 | 1170 | 1280 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,469 first-year students enrolled in SCAD. The proportion of full-time students is 96.71% and part-time students is 3.29%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 28.48% and women students is 71.52%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SCAD.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,469 | 988 | 2,481 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 3,355 | 939 | 2,416 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 114 | 49 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SCAD. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Savannah College of Art and Design.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $100 for undergraduate schools and $100 for graduate schools of Savannah College of Art and Design. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SCAD.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Admission Information | www.scad.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.scad.edu/admission/apply |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master |