School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
4-year Private university

Overview

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private institution established in 1866 with an urban setting located in Chicago. Its tuition and fees are $54,530. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,819. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#Uranked in Art Schools
Setting
Urban
Location Chicago, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,819 Undergraduates

Learning

--
Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and performing arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$39,613
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $54,530
Outstate Tuition Fee $54,530
Room and Board Fees $18,150
$24,022 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$85 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

82 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicants hold a 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college where English is the primary language of instruction

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Apr
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Dec
31
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth The Presidential Scholarship at SAIC covers 50% of tuition costs for entering students.
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Distinguished Scholarship
Total Worth The Distinguished Scholarship amount is $20,000 annually and is renewable.
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available

Students

2,819 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
47% Students graduate within 6 years