Savannah College of Art and Design

Introduction

Founded in 1978, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, non-profit degree-granting university located in Savannah, Georgia. The mission of the college is to prepare talented students for high demanding professional careers. The school that began with an enrollment of just 71 students today stands as one of the most sought-after institutes, boasting an enrollment of over 10,400 students. Apart from the Savannah campus, SCAD also operates campuses in Atlanta, Georgia, Hong Kong, Lacoste, and France.

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Information Summary

Ranks 9th in Georgia and 354th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 89.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $57,443
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 27 / 1230
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 84% / 78%
Enrollment Total (all students) 14,086

Academics

Savannah College of Art and Design is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also holds other discipline-based accreditations from agencies such as National Architectural Accrediting Board, Council for Interior Design, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. SCAD awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as accessory design, advertising, cinema studies, design management, equestrian studies, fashion, graphic design, and illustration design.

SCAD confers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Urban Design degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Schools and Colleges:

Savannah College of Art and Design offers degrees, diplomas and certificates through the following academic divisions: School of Building Arts; School of Communication Arts; School of Design; School of Fashion; School of Film, Digital Media and Performing Arts; School of Fine Arts; School of Foundation Studies; and School of Liberal Arts.

SCAD Online:

The SCAD eLearning setting supports a comprehensive online education community, where students learn from experienced faculty and participate in distance learning through class time, critiques, meetings, and collaborative projects. The students may complete undergraduate and graduate degree requirements totally online or in combination with the on-site courses.

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Admissions

SCAD is committed to the pursuit of excellence and welcomes applicants from the United States and foreign countries that have the same high standards of education. SCAD maintains selective admission policies, accounting for a student body that is enthusiastic about the programs of study and capable of advancing rapidly. The diverse student body boasts nearly 10,000 students that come from all 50 United States, three U.S. territories and over 100 countries worldwide.

New students may start in fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June), although most students begin in September. The summer course offerings may be limited. Online applications are mostly preferred. Freshman students must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts, a non-refundable application fee, and their ACT/ SAT scored.

Transfer and International Students

Transferring to SCAD is fairly easy. Students must send their official transcripts from all previously attended institutes to SCAD. International students are also encouraged to apply for admission. Students whose native language is not English must provide a proof of proficiency in English language.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is made available to qualified students to enable them to pay for their college education. There are various types of financial aid programs available at SCAD. Grants are the gifts that do not require repayment. All applicants must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The state and federal grants offered at SCAD include athletic grants, the federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competiveness Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, and SCAD Student Grant.

Loans are a type of financial aid that must be repaid with interest. Some of the loans offered at SCAD are federal subsidized Stafford loans, federal unsubsidized Stafford loans, Federal Parent PLUS loans, William D. Ford Direct subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans, the William D. Ford Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate Students, and the William D. Ford Direct Parent PLUS Loan Program. There are also work-study programs available which offer students the option to take on part-time jobs to help meet their educational expenses.

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Students

Student life at SCAD is active and appealing within as well as beyond the classroom. The SCAD campus experience includes programs and activities that encourage student interaction, leadership and community service, and promote a healthy lifestyle. There are more than 40 student organizations related to academic programs and over 25 that are recognized but not affiliated with any particular programs.

Some of the recognized student clubs are Asian Cinema Club, Black Student Association, Dyson Lounge Gaming Club, Foreign Comics League, Gamers Guild, Improv Club, Kamikaze Sushi, The Network, Savannah Maya Users Club, SCAD Skateboarding Club, and the Writer’s Block. Students are encouraged to get involved in the various events and activities such as Alternative Spring Break, Fall Fest, Masquerade ball, Leadership conferences, Student Activities Council planning meetings, and Service Opportunities for Students.

Media and Publications:

SCAD boasts two student-operated media organizations. District and SCAD Radio are located in Savannah. District also prints a quarterly magazine called District Quarterly.

Campus Facilities:

SCAD offers housing facilities to the students in its various residence halls. The variety of living options allow students to work, work out, play, eat and get involved in the campus experience. The Savanna campus offers more than ten residence halls such as Oglethorpe House, Turner House, Weston House, Dyson House, Turner Annex, Boundary Village, Alice House, Pulaski House, Forsyth House, The Terrace, and Barnard Village. The residence halls are well equipped with modern amenities for the convenience of the students.

SCAD Savanna campus also offers an array of dining options and meal plans. There are several eateries located through the campus. Some of the famous eating joints are Bobbie’s Diner, Byte Café, Café SCAD, Ex Libris, Gryphon Tea Room, Streamliner Diner, and Turner House Convenience Store and Snack Shop.

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Athletics

Savannah College sponsors men’s and women’s teams in diverse sports such as cross country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Fencing is played as a club sport. The athletic teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’s Florida Sun Conference. The colors are Gold and Black. The sports teams are nicknamed the Bees.

Additional School Information

SCAD offers community education classes, summer courses, camps, and workshops in Savannah in a variety of disciplines. These workshops are offered on an open-enrollment and non-credit basis to provide educational and personal enrichment for teens, youth, and adults. Other summer programs include the Art Educators’ Forum, Rising Star, the Advanced Placement Institute, ArtSmarts, and SCAD Summer Seminars.

Bibliography

  • Savannah College of Art and Design. 2010.
  • Savannah College of Art and Design: Michael Nolin, Tom Lyle, Winrich Kolbe, Daves Rossell. General Books, 2010. Print.

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