| Cover | 12 Months Ended |
| Jan. 27, 2023 | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 27, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 814-00732 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SARATOGA INVESTMENT CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001377936 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-8700615 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 535 Madison Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 906-7800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SAR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 6.00% Notes due 2027 | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.00% Notes due 2027 |
| Trading Symbol | SAT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 8.00% Notes due 2027 | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 8.00% Notes due 2027 |
| Trading Symbol | SAJ |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 8.125% Notes due 2027 | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 8.125% Notes due 2027 |
| Trading Symbol | SAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
