School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

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

63.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

38.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$64,374

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $51,624

Room & Board

$2,380

Books & Supplies

$10,370

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$43,080
$30,001-48,000	$45,357
$48,001-75,000	$48,571
$75,001-110,000	$52,086
$110,001+	$55,898

Students Receiving Pell Grants

93%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$55,485

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