School of the Art Institute of Chicago

chicago, Illinois
4-year Private university
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Overview

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private institution established in 1866 with urban setting located at Chicago. Its tuition and fees are $49,270 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,888. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#6 in Universities for Art & Design
Setting
Urban
Location chicago, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,889 Undergraduates
Website http://www.saic.edu

Learning

10:1
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

$68,950
Cost of Attendance
$39,613
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $49,270
Outstate Tuition Fee $49,270
Room and Board Fees $15,890
$32,100 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

59% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$65 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 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
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

82 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE 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
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Dec
31
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$35,464 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$20,318 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $68,950
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
63% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline January 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance successfully complete either 75% or 100% of credit hours each semester depending on scholarship
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Distinguished Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance successfully complete either 75% or 100% of credit hours each semester depending on scholarship
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance successfully complete either 75% or 100% of credit hours each semester depending on scholarship
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

2,889 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
66% Students graduate within 6 years