More selective than 37% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SCAD over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SCAD SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SCAD is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 660 |
| SAT math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SCAD admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 540–660 | 490–610 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 550–670 | 500–610 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SCAD compared with other Georgia colleges?
SCAD has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 75% | 41% | $12,019 |
| 27 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | 36% | $6,842 |
| 28 | Georgia College & State University | 78% | 64% | $20,686 |
| 29 | Truett McConnell University | 78% | 38% | $22,227 |
| 30 | Savannah College of Art and Design | 83% | 69% | $49,430 |
| 31 | Gordon State College | 86% | 20% | $8,105 |
| 32 | Augusta University | 86% | 49% | $13,787 |
| 33 | Covenant College | 87% | 71% | $26,265 |
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at SCAD
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SCAD admissions questions
What is the SCAD acceptance rate?
Savannah College of Art and Design accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,495 of 14,931 applicants were admitted.
Does SCAD require the SAT or ACT?
Savannah College of Art and Design considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SCAD?
The middle 50% of Savannah College of Art and Design enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1270 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SCAD?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,651 of 12,495).
Is SCAD getting harder to get into?
Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Savannah College of Art and Design overview