Overview
Founded in 1866, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is one of the most historically significant accredited independent schools of art and design in the world. SAIC is consistently ranked among the top art and design schools by QS World University Rankings and U.S. News and World Report, and is distinct in providing an interdisciplinary curriculum, cutting-edge facilities, renowned faculty, exceptional resources including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, and the necessary freedom for students to develop as artists, designers and scholars. SAIC confers bachelor’s degrees in Art Education, Studio Art, Writing, Art History, and Visual Studies.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$51,606
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1238
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $54,623 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $54,623 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $2380 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,872
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,489
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,348
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7360
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,489
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$36,538,197
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,818
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,474
Average Other Loans Per Year
$31,580
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
6633
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
108
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
30%
Submitting ACT
40%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1238
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,401
Total Number of Undergrads
2,762
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
11
Faculty Overview
0
100
7%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
45
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
65
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,800
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
Columbia College Chicago
Gensler
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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