Savannah College of Art and Design
Founded 1978
President Paula Wallace (President)
Fees USD 40,005
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private art and design university founded in 1978 in Savannah, Georgia. The most comprehensive art and design university in the US, SCAD enrolls 15,000 students across campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France. SCAD graduates work at Disney, Pixar, Apple, Nike, and every major creative industry worldwide.
Programs
- Fashion Design & Marketing — Top-5 fashion design program in the US
- Animation — Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks alumni production
- Film and Television — SCAD aTVfest and industry connections in Atlanta’s booming production market
- Architecture — NAAB-accredited; Savannah’s historic architecture as a living studio
- Graphic Design — Top-ranked UX, visual communication, and digital design
How to Apply
- Application: SCAD Application | Portfolio: Recommended | Acceptance Rate: ~77% | Tuition: ~$40,005