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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ratings and Reviews

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2.0 2 reviews
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

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    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

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0 out of 2 (0%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

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    2.0
  • Academics
    2.0
  • Value for Money
    1.5
  • Professors / Faculty
    3.5
  • Campus Atmosphere
    1.5
  • Housing
    3.0
  • Campus Safety
    2.5
  • Student Life
    1.0
  • Party and Bar Scene
    1.0

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May 8, 2026
Rating 2 out of 5

This is not the school to go to if you even blink twice at the price. Their policies are laughable, the teachers, while well connected and professionals in their field, aren't exactly good at teaching, and the facilities are either in laughable shape or are laughably expensive compared to what you pay for the school. Even commuting the cost is a great burden, and if you don't have a solid plan for the future or you feel like you're still finding yourself then this place will knock you off course for years. The student life is non existent unless you like to smoke your lungs away all day. All the good events are at UIC which might end up being a cheaper, fuller college experience for you.

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Mar 25, 2024
Rating 2 out of 5

If you are on the fence about going to school for art/ don't consider yourself the stereotypical "art kid" DO NOT GO HERE. Everyone thinks they are better than others, and tries so hard to be edgy. It gives very much high school vibes because of how few students go to the school. Paying for this school genuinely makes me feel like I am flushing money down the toilet.

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Academics *

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Student Housing *

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Last updated: August 2026