School Overview
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an independent art and design school located in Chicago, Illinois. Also known as SAIC, it is affiliated with, and often shares names with, the Art Institute of Chicago museum. SAIC offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of artistic disciplines, as well as architecture and design.
SAIC is one of the nation’s largest independent art schools. It is also one of the most historically influential, according to a survey published in the National Arts Journal at Columbia University. U.S. News & World Report named the graduate art program one of the two best in the country.
SAIC is accredited by a number of organizations, including the National Architectural Accrediting Board and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, of which SAIC is a charter member.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (312) 629-6118 |
| Website: | www.saic.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Address: | 36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,682 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 66% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,682 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $50,920 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $50,920 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 91% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,087 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $50,920 |
| Out-of-state | $50,920 |
| Books and supplies | $1,770 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $43,844 |
| Out-of-state | $43,844 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 577 | 91% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 575 | 91% | $17,087 |
| Student loan aid | 260 | 41% | $9,082 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,560 | 88% | $16,383 |
| Federal student loans | 1,113 | 38% | $7,314 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled School of the Art Institute of Chicago students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 6,410 | 1,497 | 4,913 | Percent admitted | 100% | 52% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,682 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,983 |
| Graduate enrollment | 699 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Accreditation
This institution is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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