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Savannah College of Art and Design

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective25-40 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective25-40 Students

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MFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective25-40 Students

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

90-hour graduate program with deep screen and stage focus

Courses in classical and period acting, on-camera technique, comedy styles, voice-over, and branding

On-camera and on-stage production seasons — act in sitcoms, dramas, films, and plays

SCAD Casting Office connects students to film and TV productions with Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

Professional Development

Graduate internship and teaching internship options

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

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

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

90-hour graduate program with deep screen and stage focus

Courses in classical and period acting, on-camera technique, comedy styles, voice-over, and branding

On-camera and on-stage production seasons — act in sitcoms, dramas, films, and plays

SCAD Casting Office connects students to film and TV productions with Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

Professional Development

Graduate internship and teaching internship options

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

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

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

90-hour graduate program with deep screen and stage focus

Courses in classical and period acting, on-camera technique, comedy styles, voice-over, and branding

On-camera and on-stage production seasons — act in sitcoms, dramas, films, and plays

SCAD Casting Office connects students to film and TV productions with Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

Professional Development

Graduate internship and teaching internship options

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · scad.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Fee

SlideRoom Fee

$10

Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

Graduate Acting M.F.A. SlideRoom portfolioSep 16, 2027

Application portal · SlideRoom

Audition Requirements

Songs

One Song (Alternative to Second Monologue)

One song may be paired with one monologue instead of performing two contrasting monologues

Total audition length is four minutes

Provide sheet music for any in-person audition

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues or One Monologue and One Song, 4 Min Total

4 minutes total audition length

If including a song, must provide sheet music for any in-person audition

Additional Materials

Statement

Required statement of purpose, 1,000 words max

Copy and paste the statement into the SlideRoom form

Resume

Required resume copied into the SlideRoom form with simple formatting

Questionnaire

Required graduate questions form covers application status, intended campus/quarter, citizenship, SCAD ID, short written responses, software/program experience, and originality/citation acknowledgments

Written responses include: Why SCAD?; favorite artist/designer; life/professional experience; grades/test-score reflection, 250 words max each

Transcript

Required unofficial transcript showing a bachelor's degree or equivalent through the SCAD application/admission process

Portfolio / Creative Sample

Required portfolio with 1-20 media items demonstrating original work

Upload an acting audition video: two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song, 4 minutes total

Provide sheet music for any in-person audition if singing

Headshot accepted but not required

Graduate Portfolios · scad.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Portfolio required for graduate admission; submit via SlideRoom

Rolling admission; apply year-round

Apply at least six months in advance to arrange financial aid

Admission results typically within 2-4 weeks

Apply via SCAD website

$100 nonrefundable application fee

MFA available at SCAD Savannah campus only

All work must be original in fabrication and concept

Cite any works influenced by another artist

Quality over quantity; submit only your strongest work

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit a video audition through SlideRoom as part of the graduate portfolio

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

SlideRoom preview lists Forms (2) and Media (up to 20) for the Graduate Acting MFA application

Scholarship Info

Portfolio Required

Graduate applicants must submit a portfolio or audition for admission and scholarship consideration

Submit via SlideRoom ($10 submission fee)

Graduate Scholarships

SCAD Honors Scholarship may consider outstanding portfolio, audition, or writing submission, academic record, test scores, and GRE scores where applicable

Student Opportunity, Legacy, Underrepresented Student, and SCAD/ACA Alumni scholarships are listed for graduate applicants

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

90-hour graduate program with deep screen and stage focus

Courses in classical and period acting, on-camera technique, comedy styles, voice-over, and branding

On-camera and on-stage production seasons — act in sitcoms, dramas, films, and plays

SCAD Casting Office connects students to film and TV productions with Netflix, CBS, BET, and more

Professional Development

Graduate internship and teaching internship options

Showcases in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York

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

Updated 1d ago