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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

SCAD ranked among The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 25 Best Film Schools"

Only university with fully produced on-stage and on-camera seasons

Training

Film-forward acting training with strong screen focus (sitcoms, dramas, commercials, movies)

On-camera season includes live-audience sitcoms, drama series, single-camera comedy, and movies shot on location

On-stage season includes contemporary plays, musicals, improv, and devised theater

Courses in audition technique, voice-over, improvisation, branding, and reel-building

Professional Development

SCAD Casting Office — the only professionally run casting office in higher education — connects students to Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

On-site auditions with top agents, managers, and casting directors

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

15.2K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,975

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$68,691

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,430

After aid

Cost Attendance · scad.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

SCAD ranked among The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 25 Best Film Schools"

Only university with fully produced on-stage and on-camera seasons

Training

Film-forward acting training with strong screen focus (sitcoms, dramas, commercials, movies)

On-camera season includes live-audience sitcoms, drama series, single-camera comedy, and movies shot on location

On-stage season includes contemporary plays, musicals, improv, and devised theater

Courses in audition technique, voice-over, improvisation, branding, and reel-building

Professional Development

SCAD Casting Office — the only professionally run casting office in higher education — connects students to Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

On-site auditions with top agents, managers, and casting directors

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

SCAD ranked among The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 25 Best Film Schools"

Only university with fully produced on-stage and on-camera seasons

Training

Film-forward acting training with strong screen focus (sitcoms, dramas, commercials, movies)

On-camera season includes live-audience sitcoms, drama series, single-camera comedy, and movies shot on location

On-stage season includes contemporary plays, musicals, improv, and devised theater

Courses in audition technique, voice-over, improvisation, branding, and reel-building

Professional Development

SCAD Casting Office — the only professionally run casting office in higher education — connects students to Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

On-site auditions with top agents, managers, and casting directors

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · scad.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Fee

SlideRoom Fee

$10

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Optional Scholarship Portfolio/Audition via SlideRoom DeadlineSep 16, 2027

Application portal · SlideRoom

Scholarship Audition and Portfolio Requirements

Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Resume (Required)

Include a performance resume with the 4-minute taped audition

Headshot (Optional)

You may submit a current headshot

Undergraduate Portfolios · scad.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Portfolio and audition optional for admission, recommended for scholarship consideration

Rolling admission; apply year-round

Apply at least 6 months in advance to arrange financial aid

Admission results typically within 2-4 weeks

Apply via SCAD website or Common App

$100 nonrefundable application fee

Submit via SlideRoom if applying for scholarship consideration

Quality over quantity preferred; submit only your strongest work

Admission Pathway

BFA available at SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah campuses

What's The Process

Audition Process

If you submit the optional acting audition, it is a 4-minute taped audition: two contrasting monologues, monologue plus vocal performance, or monologue plus dance performance

An in-person SCAD audition may be accepted in lieu of a performing-arts portfolio submission

Scholarship Info

Portfolio Scholarships

Portfolios and auditions are not required for admission but are highly encouraged for additional scholarship consideration

Submit an achievement profile plus portfolio or audition via SlideRoom ($10 submission fee)

Achievement profile may include honors, awards, leadership, community service, and other recognitions

In-person SCAD audition may be accepted in lieu of a performing-arts portfolio submission

Acting Audition Format (Optional)

4-minute taped audition submitted via SlideRoom

Options: two contrasting monologues, monologue + vocal performance, or monologue + dance performance

Performance resume required with audition

Headshot optional

Reviewed on: voice production, movement, musicality, physical commitment, energy, relaxation, characterization, memorization, and character portrayal

Undergraduate Scholarships

SCAD Academic Scholarships: academic achievement

SCAD Achievement Scholarships: overall achievement

Distinguished Scholars and Transfer Scholars require educator/counselor nomination plus an exceptional portfolio and achievement record

SCAD Challenge offers scholarship opportunities for current-year high school juniors and seniors

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

15.2K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,975

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$68,691

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,430

After aid

Cost Attendance · scad.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

SCAD ranked among The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 25 Best Film Schools"

Only university with fully produced on-stage and on-camera seasons

Training

Film-forward acting training with strong screen focus (sitcoms, dramas, commercials, movies)

On-camera season includes live-audience sitcoms, drama series, single-camera comedy, and movies shot on location

On-stage season includes contemporary plays, musicals, improv, and devised theater

Courses in audition technique, voice-over, improvisation, branding, and reel-building

Professional Development

SCAD Casting Office — the only professionally run casting office in higher education — connects students to Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

On-site auditions with top agents, managers, and casting directors

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

Updated 1d ago