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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Acceptance Rate 78.96 %
Tuition & Fees $54,530
Student Population 3,532
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,956
Graduation Rate 66 %

Academic Overview

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $54,530 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $44,634.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,532 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.96% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from School of the Art Institute of Chicago varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, School of the Art Institute of Chicago's tuition & fees is $54,530. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $44,634.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$54,530
Graduate$44,634
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The acceptance rate of School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 78.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.57%. The average graduation rate is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 20%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,956 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,532 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 78.96 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.96%
Graduation Rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 20 %
Transfer-out Rate
20%
Retention Rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 3,532
Student Population
3,532
Student to Faculty Ratio for School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,956 at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,956

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone312-629-6118
WEBwww.saic.edu/
Admissionwww.saic.edu/admissions/ug_admiss
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidwww.saic.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://saic.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.saic.edu/academics/registration-records/veterans-americorps
Disability Servicewww.saic.edu/life-at-saic/wellness-center/disability

Offered Degrees

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers 19 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's50
Master's120
Post-Bachelor's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,032)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $2,650)

Veterans Benefits

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges