Savannah College of Art and Design
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Savannah College of Art and Design, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

72
%
Acceptance rate
1141
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Savannah College of Art and Design?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Savannah Art accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 15,236 people applied and 11,079 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
8267 / 11170 (74%)
Men
2812 / 4066 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Savannah College of Art and Design:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

30%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 30% ended up enrolling at Savannah College of Art and Design, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Savannah College of Art and Design by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Savannah Art considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Savannah College of Art and Design?

1141
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Savannah Art is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
Math Mean
586
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
555
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
Composite Mean
1141
75th Percentile
1280

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