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Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA
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Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
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#16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$40,595Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$40,890
expensive$41,585Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,865
Less$11,938Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,594
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Easier81.73%Acceptance RateTighter74.68%
Favorable29.50%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.93%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger16,414Total EnrollmentSmaller8,889
Larger13,582Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller4,859
Smaller2,832Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,030
Larger1,819Online Student PopulationSmaller1,814
Completion & Outcomes
Lower72%Graduate RateHigher73%
Lower15%Transfer-out RateHigher19%
Lower81%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty20 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
752Number of faculties725
Higher$90,562Average Faculty SalaryLower$83,424
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.