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Savannah College of Art and Design

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Vocal Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective25-40 Students

Program Recognition

Launching at SCAD Savannah as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance

Designed for vocal artists moving across stage, studio, screen, cabaret, and emerging media

Training

Built for versatile singers working across musical theater, contemporary music, and entertainment technology

Connects voice training with SCAD strengths in design, film, fashion, animation, and emerging media

Focuses on vocal control, artistry, and storytelling

Performance & Productions

SCAD Performance Ensemble presents music theater repertoire, popular music standards, and university signature events

Bee Sharps vocal ensemble gives selected students additional stage and performance experience

Professional Development

Built in collaboration with Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste and Tony Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr.

Industry partners are described by SCAD as embedded in the learning experience

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.56

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

15.2K

Earnings

$46K

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 Sep 9, 2:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Launching at SCAD Savannah as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance

Designed for vocal artists moving across stage, studio, screen, cabaret, and emerging media

Training

Built for versatile singers working across musical theater, contemporary music, and entertainment technology

Connects voice training with SCAD strengths in design, film, fashion, animation, and emerging media

Focuses on vocal control, artistry, and storytelling

Performance & Productions

SCAD Performance Ensemble presents music theater repertoire, popular music standards, and university signature events

Bee Sharps vocal ensemble gives selected students additional stage and performance experience

Professional Development

Built in collaboration with Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste and Tony Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr.

Industry partners are described by SCAD as embedded in the learning experience

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Launching at SCAD Savannah as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance

Designed for vocal artists moving across stage, studio, screen, cabaret, and emerging media

Training

Built for versatile singers working across musical theater, contemporary music, and entertainment technology

Connects voice training with SCAD strengths in design, film, fashion, animation, and emerging media

Focuses on vocal control, artistry, and storytelling

Performance & Productions

SCAD Performance Ensemble presents music theater repertoire, popular music standards, and university signature events

Bee Sharps vocal ensemble gives selected students additional stage and performance experience

Professional Development

Built in collaboration with Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste and Tony Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr.

Industry partners are described by SCAD as embedded in the learning experience

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · scad.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Opens

Aug 2, 2026

Deadline

SCAD Vocal Performance SlideRoom auditionSep 19, 2027

Application portal · SlideRoom

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting 32-Bar Song Cuts

Submit 32 bars of two contrasting songs

Selections should demonstrate exceptional vocal control, artistry, and storytelling

Optional Creative Additions

Instrument cut

Original songwriting sample

Recorded dance demo

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Submit a headshot

Resume (Required)

Submit a resume of experience

Video (Required)

Recorded audition with two contrasting 32-bar song cuts

Application portal · SlideRoom

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Statement of purposeOptional

500 words

The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant's academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.

Applicants who do not meet the preferred criteria for admission.

Supplementary Materials · scad.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to SCAD first through the university application

Submit Vocal Performance materials through SlideRoom after academic acceptance

Program opens August 2, 2026, with a September 19, 2027 SlideRoom deadline

SCAD uses rolling admission for the university application

No separate applicant-paid SlideRoom fee is listed for this Vocal Performance program

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is a two-step process: academic acceptance first, followed by recorded audition submission

Submit the short SCAD Vocal Performance Audition form before submitting materials

SCAD ID is requested on the form after applying

Evaluation is based on the Vocal Performance Guidelines posted in the SlideRoom program

Scholarship Info

Scad Scholarships

SCAD offers academic and achievement scholarships for undergraduate applicants

Vocal Performance SlideRoom program lists the audition fee as paid by the organization

Existing SCAD scholarship guidance encourages applicants to complete the university application before submitting creative materials

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.56

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

15.2K

Earnings

$46K

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

Launching at SCAD Savannah as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance

Designed for vocal artists moving across stage, studio, screen, cabaret, and emerging media

Training

Built for versatile singers working across musical theater, contemporary music, and entertainment technology

Connects voice training with SCAD strengths in design, film, fashion, animation, and emerging media

Focuses on vocal control, artistry, and storytelling

Performance & Productions

SCAD Performance Ensemble presents music theater repertoire, popular music standards, and university signature events

Bee Sharps vocal ensemble gives selected students additional stage and performance experience

Professional Development

Built in collaboration with Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste and Tony Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr.

Industry partners are described by SCAD as embedded in the learning experience

Updated Sep 9, 2:37 PM