School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,912 • Total: 3,597

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

36 S Wabash
Chicago, IL
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Website

www.saic.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 717 (24.6%) • Female: 2,195 (75.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	313	10.7%
Black/African American	146	5.0%
Hispanic/Latino	344	11.8%
White	996	34.2%
Two or More Races	140	4.8%
International	864	29.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

5,069 admitted from 6,633 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

64.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$74,370

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $55,440

Room & Board

$16,550

Books & Supplies

$2,380

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$43,798
$30,001-48,000	$39,845
$48,001-75,000	$46,708
$75,001-110,000	$49,595
$110,001+	$55,790

Students Receiving Pell Grants

93%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$55,485

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Common questions about School of the Art Institute of Chicago

What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants, from 6,633 applications.

How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost?

Tuition and fees are $55,440. Families earning under $30,000 pay $43,798 on average after aid.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require SAT or ACT scores?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires test scores from some applicants.

What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's graduation rate?

64% of students graduate within six years.