Savannah College of Art and Design

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,095

2.53% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$46,524

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0392%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.7%

14,931 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

17,575

84.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.5%

1,588 Graduates

About

Savannah College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Savannah College of Art and Design were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (524 degrees awarded), Illustration (364 degrees), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (349 degrees).

In 2023, 3,695 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Savannah College of Art and Design. 69.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,686 degrees), 4.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $40,095, which is $24,931 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah College of Art and Design was 0.0392%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,554 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $40,095, which is $24,931 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $46,524.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Savannah College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,095

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design was $40,095. The cost of tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design is $24,931 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$46,524

2023 Value

1.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Savannah College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $46,524. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Savannah College of Art and Design grew by 1.19%.

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

$14,165

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 $14,165 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.951% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,025. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.63% 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0392%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Savannah College of Art and Design was 0.0392%, which represents 1 out of the 2554 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Savannah College of Art and Design received 14,931 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.78% annual growth. Out of those 14,931 applicants, 12,495 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.7% acceptance rate.

There were 17,575 students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Savannah College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 29.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,495

Accepted Out of 14,931

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Savannah College of Art and Design was 83.7% (12,495 admissions from 14,931 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.78%, while admissions grew by 6.26%.

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

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

661

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 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 17,575 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design is 14,922 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,653. This means that 84.9% 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 47.6% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 5.89% Asian, 0.927% Two or More Races, 0.597% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% 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 (14.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15%), followed by White Male (6.68%) and Black or African American Female (4.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,575 students. The full-time enrollment at Savannah College of Art and Design is 14,922 and the part-time enrollment is 2,653. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

87%

2023 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 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (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 (2023)

White
8,370 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,991 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,140 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Savannah College of Art and Design is 47.6% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 5.89% Asian, 0.927% Two or More Races, 0.597% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 906 students (5.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,465 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 (1,686 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Savannah College of Art and Design is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (524 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (364 degrees) and Digital Communication & Multimedia (349 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (696 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,795 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (96 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 (232,398 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,714 people), Graphic designers (115,214 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (114,808 people), and Marketing managers (111,454 people).

The most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 are Communication Technologies (696 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,795 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (96 degrees), Communications (483 degrees), and Human Sciences (95 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Savannah College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (696 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (1,795 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (96 degrees), Communications (483 degrees), and Human Sciences (95 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (537,774 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (461,279 people), Elementary & secondary schools (418,905 people), Construction (335,865 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (334,051 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 (2023)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
524 degrees awarded
Illustration
364 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
349 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Savannah College of Art and Design was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 524 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

1,115

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,580

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,115 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design, which is 0.432 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,580).

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 2023, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.719 times less than the 374 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 374 degrees were awarded to men at Savannah College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.39 times more than the 269 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% 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, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Savannah College of Art and Design is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.72% of graduates (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,686 degrees awarded
Black or African American
362 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Savannah College of Art and Design is white (1,686 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (362 degrees).

3.36% of degree recipients (124 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,171 degrees awarded
White Male
515 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
246 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Savannah College of Art and Design is white female (1,171 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (515 degrees).

Operations

Savannah College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $327M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 50.1M (15.4%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Savannah College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 407M. Savannah College of Art and Design employs 764 Professors. Most academics at Savannah College of Art and Design are Male Professor (428), and Female Professor (336).

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 489 employees, Management, with 186 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees.

Endowment

$327M

2023 Endowment

28%

growth from 2022

Savannah College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $327M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Savannah College of Art and Design grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $314M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions 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 Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$148M

2023 Salaries

13.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Savannah College of Art and Design paid a median of $148M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($407M) and a 13.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.91% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.86% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$72M

Instructional Salaries

764

Number of Employees

In 2023, Savannah College of Art and Design paid a total of $72M to 764 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

764 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

489 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Savannah College of Art and Design was Professor with 764 employees.

In 2023, 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 489 employees, Management with 186 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Savannah College of Art and Design was Male Professor with 428 employees, and Female Professor with 336 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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