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SCAD Housing Costs

$10,752 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,596 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,917 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$3,735 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at SCAD ?

Room, board, and other charges may add up to a great deal. How much does Savannah College of Art and Design request for these needs, and just how does this school compare to others?

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SCAD Housing and Meal Plan Costs Housing and meal plans are priced out separately at SCAD. The standard student paid $10,752 for housing and $4,596 for dining in 2021.

The table below will show you the anticipated prices of both on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for Savannah College of Art and Design.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$15,348$12,714
— Housing      $10,752
— Meals      $4,596
Other Living Expenses$3,735$3,735
Books and Supplies$1,917$1,917
Total$21,000$18,366

Over 4 Years You Could Spend About $86,512 for Living Costs

In the past five years, SCAD housing and dining costs have adjusted 1.8% on average each year, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 should expect to pay approximately $21,245 for room, board and other costs based upon current movements. Those students might wind up having to pay roughly $21,496 for their 2nd year, and $22,016 for their 4th year.

Total room and board costs over four years would be around $86,512; for two years it would be about $42,742.

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How to Finance Your SCAD Education?

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Food Plan

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether SCAD does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like SCAD that offer meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered at SCAD.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity5,813
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan18

Campus Living Costs are Above Average

With room, board, books, supplies, and other expenses costing on-campus students $21,000, Savannah College of Art and Design is above the U.S. average of $15,282.

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