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SCAD named No. 1 fashion design and fashion merchandising school in the U.S. in Fashion Schools 2023 rankings

Three models on a catwalk outside of buildings in Atlana with SCAD letters behind them.

SCAD has once again earned top distinctions from Fashion Schools, the complete online resource for aspiring fashion professionals. This year, SCAD was named the No. 1 School in the U.S. for Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. The selection is based on factors like SCAD admission data, graduation success, reputation, and an extensive proprietary survey conducted with SCAD and fashion industry stakeholders.

SCAD ranked No. 1 in six categories for the university's best year ever:

  • No. 1 Fashion Design School in the U.S.
  • No. 1 Private Fashion Design School in the U.S.
  • No. 1 Fashion Design School in the South
  • No. 1 Fashion Merchandising School in the U.S.
  • No. 1 Private Fashion Merchandising School in the U.S.
  • No. 1 Fashion Merchandising School in the South