School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$58,710

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

25%

male

75%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,797
Declined 1,278
Total Received 6,075
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Private

2,819

undergraduate students

713

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private four-year art and design college that is known for its rigorous curriculum and renowned faculty. It is located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,532
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

Urban campus in Chicago (population: 2,705,994). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 1201
Chicago, IL
60603

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
Application deadline (final deadline) April 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Moderately Selective

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,797
Declined 1,278
Total Received 6,075

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,956

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $54,530
Housing $14,300
Food $1,800
Additional fees $4,180
Books & supplies $2,380
Total $77,190
Average Financial Aid - $16,956
Total with Avg. Aid $60,234

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 312 629-6600
F: 312 629-6601
finaid@saic.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes yes

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art

3,532

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

2,819
students

Female
75%
2,118

Male
25%
701

20%

713
students

Female
74%
527

Male
26%
186

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

2,596
students

Female
76%
1,962

Male
24%
634

8%

223
students

Female
70%
156

Male
30%
67

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Student Break-down

30%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
35%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: February 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

66

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 74
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Mexico
South Korea
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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