22 East Lathrop Ave.
Savannah, GA 31415

Savannah College of Art and Design is a private school specializing in arts education. The school has campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in Lacoste, in the south of France.

Savannah College of Art and Design was the first school to offer students in southeast Georgia an education in art and design. The school was founded three decades ago and since has gained a national and international reputation for a top design school.

The city of Savannah is a historic American metropolis and Savannah College of Art and Design has become part of that history. One year after its founding, in 1979, the school purchased and renovated a structure built in 1892 that was used by the Savannah Volunteer Guard. Now named Poetter Hall for two of the college's founders, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Savannah College of Art and Design offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of fine arts, a 5-year Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees. Undergraduate and graduate certificates are also available. There are more than 30 degree programs at the college.

Advanced undergraduate students with more than 120 credit hours, or graduate students with a minimum of 30 completed hours may apply for the study abroad program. Students may choose to attend classes in France, Germany, Italy or Great Britain, or they may choose one of the exchange programs with schools in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. Students must be at least 21 years old to apply.

Students may choose to live at one of the many residence halls or apartment buildings on campus or off campus. No matter if attending school in Savannah or Atlanta, both cities offer a wide variety of off-campus housing, as well as cultural and sporting events.


Quick Facts:

One of the hallmarks of Savannah College of Art and Design is its pride in cultural and ethnic diversity among its students. Students at the school come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

The average number of students to teacher ratio is 18:1. No more than 20 students per class are allowed at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

All of the professors at Savannah College of Art and Design were well-known, respected members of their professions before teaching at the college. Almost all of the faculty hold terminal degrees in their area of Expertise.

There are many student organizations on campus at Savannah College of Art and Design - something for everyone, including Japanese anime.

The Savannah campus is located in one of the cities most historic district. Savannah College of Art and Design is one of the leaders in historic preservation in the country. The campus encompasses more than 2 million square feet in approximately 60 facilities.

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