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Savannah, GA · Lawrenceville, GA
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Georgia Gwinnett College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $49,430/yr | $15,844/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $44,858/yr | $14,356/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,148 | $20,076 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $45,198/yr | $14,738/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $48,668/yr | $16,572/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $51,558/yr | $19,095/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $52,147/yr | $20,986/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $267/mo | $213/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,123/yr | $15,220/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,664/yr | $15,220/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,061/yr | $1,420/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,194/yr | $6,080/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,627/yr | $22,547/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,630/yr | $4,532/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,630/yr | $13,844/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 96% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1270 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1173 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–30 · Math 18–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,931 | 6,390 |
| Students accepted | 12,495 | 6,107 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,651 | 2,716 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 44% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 21% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,954/yr | $47,730/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,720–$74,382 | $27,153–$68,748 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 25% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 25% |
| Black students graduating | 58% | 16% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 23% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $34,110/yr | $36,756/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 5.9% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 20% |
| First-gen students who finish | 64% | 4.6% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 5% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 38% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,062/yr | $40,279/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 42% · Communications Technologies 23% · Communication & Journalism 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Computer & Information Sciences 13% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 42% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communications Technologies — 23% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $84,153/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $80,074/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 15,243 | 11,344 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,998 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $10,950/mo | $8,110/mo |
| Full-time professors | 90% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $59,559 | $27,959 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Savannah, GA | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1978 | 2005 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 14% | 3.4% |
| Men | 29% | 41% |
| Women | 71% | 59% |
| White students | 52% | 19% |
| Black students | 13% | 33% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.8% | 28% |
| Asian students | 5.9% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.1% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,616/yr | $4,730/yr |
| Endowment | $412.0M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 7,000 | 990 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,139/yr | $11,266/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,354/yr | $4,046/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 6 |
| Student athletes | 427 | 131 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.1M | $766,080 |
| Athletics budget | $16.1M | $3.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $16.1M | $3.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $47,034 | $10,000 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.