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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
| Location | Chicago, IL | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 3,401 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | saic.edu | |||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $55,485 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,872 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,633 | |||
| Admitted | 5,069 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
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| % Men | 5% | |||
| % Women | 13% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 36% | |||
| % Black | 3% | |||
| % Hispanic | 9% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 32% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
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| % In-State | 11% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | |||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/