Review the current tuition and fees for Savannah College of Art and Design, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Savannah College of Art and Design ran $41,630 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for amounted to $500; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,130 |
| Fees | $500 |
| Total | $41,630 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Savannah College of Art and Design cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Savannah College of Art and Design tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Savannah College of Art and Design runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Savannah College of Art and Design Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Savannah College of Art and Design has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,340 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,105 |
| One Year Ago | $40,095 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,130 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SCAD has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 2.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $42,704 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.34%, so a year from now students could pay around $42,603.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,603 |
| In 2 Years | $43,599 |
| In 3 Years | $44,619 |
| In 4 Years | $45,662 |
| In 5 Years | $46,730 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $176,483.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Savannah College of Art and Design, visit the Savannah College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.