Published cost of attendance is $63,627. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $44,858, middle-income families pay around $48,668, higher-income families pay approximately $52,147.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,627 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,630 |
| Room and Board | $18,123 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,061 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,197 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $49,430 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $44,858 |
| $30–48k | $45,198 |
| $48–75k | $48,668 |
| $75–110k | $51,558 |
| $110k+ | $52,147 |
Published cost of attendance is $63,627. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $44,858, middle-income families pay around $48,668, higher-income families pay approximately $52,147. Azimuth ranks Savannah College of Art and Design #1417 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 0.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,148; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $99,784. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,980, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $284 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design earn median 4-year earnings of $47,980, placing the institution in the 9.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,561 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Savannah College of Art and Design in the 7.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Savannah College of Art and Design #1283 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Savannah College of Art and Design's concentration in visual and performing arts fields. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 694 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,923, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Graphic Communications program graduates 523 students earning $43,058 four years after enrollment, while Film/Video and Photographic Arts delivers median earnings of $41,651 across 330 graduates. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft round out the top programs, with graduates earning $64,076 and $35,177 respectively. These outcomes demonstrate that Savannah College of Art and Design's specialized focus in creative fields translates into solid long-term financial returns for graduates entering design, media, and arts-related careers.
