Savannah College of Art and Design Admission

Acceptance Rate

82.98%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

26.40%

Freshmen Enrollment

3,496

SAT Scores

1,160

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 15,956 students have applied and 13,241 students have allowed to admit to Savannah College of Art and Design (Acceptance rate: 82.98%). SCAD's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.40 % where 3,496 students have finally enrolled out of 13,241 admitted students.

SCAD acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Columbus State University and South University-Savannah, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.32%).

SCAD enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 34.59%).

How to Apply to Savannah College of Art and Design

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SCAD. SCAD offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	www.scad.edu/admission
Online Application	www.scad.edu/admission/apply
Financial Aid	www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships
Net Price Calculator	www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/financial-aid/budget-planning-guide/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuition	www.scad.edu/about/scad-glance/disclosures-and-policies/compliance-and-policies
Athletic	www.scad.edu/about/scad-glance/disclosures-and-policies/consumer-disclosures
Disability Service	www.scad.edu/life/health-and-wellness/counseling-and-student-support-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SCAD and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2025, the average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Savannah College of Art and Design is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,074). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

SCAD SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
Savannah College of Art and Design	1,160	24
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,074	21
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia	1,079	62

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At Savannah College of Art and Design, 567 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	610	660
Mathematics	490	550	610
Total	1,030	1,160	1,270

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)

At Savannah College of Art and Design, 428 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	21	24	28
English	21	25	30
Mathematics	18	21	25

SCAD Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Savannah College of Art and Design. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Savannah College of Art and Design
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Considered, if submitted
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted