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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 72%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students
Race Percent of Students
White
36%
Black
3%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
12%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
32%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 37%

There are 211% more female students than male students enrolled at School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for School of the Art Institute of Chicago students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
24%
Women
76%
Enrollment by gender for School of the Art Institute of Chicago students
Gender Number of Students
Men
825
Women
2,569

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 83%

School of the Art Institute of Chicago draws 17 percent of students from Illinois, 59 percent from other states, and 24 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for School of the Art Institute of Chicago students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
17%
Out of State
59%
Foreign
24%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,806 per year

20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,394
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.3%
Part-time undergraduates 7.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143048.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026