Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design (SVAC) offers rolling admission policy. It accepts the admissions all throughout the year. But students should apply at least 6 months in advance to the quarter in which they want to take admission. Early application is encouraged if students want to apply for the Fall quarter of SVAC University. 

Names like India Arie Simpson, Kayli Carter, Peg Parnevik, M. Alice LeGrow, Tracy Yardley, and more are included in the list of SCAD alumni. 

Savannah College of Art and Design has been ranked at No. 1 as the Design University in the Europe and America by Red Dot Design rankings. These rankings provides international seal of excellence. This university is the only U.S. institution, recognised in the Top 5, strengthening its position as world's top university for Arts, Design, and Creative innovation. 

Yes, SCAD ranks at #15 in the 2026 QS subject rankings (Art and Design category). In the previous year, it was ranked at #13. There is some decline in the subject's ranking, still the university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the world. In 2024 too, for the same course rankings, SVAC university ranked at #15. 

As per Payscale.com, the average salary of SVAC University is USD 68,000 or INR 64.3 L. The job outcomes rate for Savannah College of Art and Design is 99%, within 12 months of the graduation. For Master's graduates, the placement rate is 99%. Whereas for the Bachelor's graduates, SVAC Uni career outcome rate is 98%. 

Savannah College of Art and Design offer a no. of scholarships to UG and PG students. Academic record is considered for the scholarships. A few of the scholarships available for the university's students are-

There are 18,500+ students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Students at this university hail from 100+ countries. It offers 100+ course options for its students. International students at this university are automatically reviewed for the merit-based scholarships of SCAC University. 

As per the Princeton Review, SCAD University has been ranked at No. 1 UG Entrepreneurship program in Gerogia for 2026. Also, this university has been named as the No. 1 Design university in America and Europe combined. It continues to be one of the Red Dot's Top Design Universities. The Red Dot Design Awards are international seal of excellence. 

The acceptance rate of SVAC is around 83%. This acceptance rate suggests that SCAD University is less selective. Indian students must meet the entry requirements to take admission to this university. 

For admission to the UG courses of SCAD Uni, the students must have a High School Diploma. Whereas for admission to the PG courses, students must have a Bachelor's degree. 

Per year for UG students, SCAD tuition is USD 42,975 (INR 40.55 L) and for PG students, it is USD 43,965 (INR 41.49 L). Cost of living for SCAD Uni is mentioned below-