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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Science & Tech Programs

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

Contact information for School of the Art Institute of Chicago are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone:	3126296118
Website:	www.saic.edu/
Admissions:	www.saic.edu/admissions/ug_admiss
Financial Aid:	www.saic.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

You can apply to School of the Art Institute of Chicago online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for School of the Art Institute of Chicago

This is what School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 78%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at School of the Art Institute of Chicago can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,373	995	72%
Women	5,235	4,125	79%

Can I Afford School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

The average net price after aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $49,822. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$53,643
In-State Fees	$980
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,643
Out-of-State Fees	$980
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$54,623
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$54,623

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago receive some form of financial aid (675 students).

About 93% of students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,877 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,789.

Student Loan Debt

37% of School of the Art Institute of Chicago undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,023 per year.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 751 students enrolled at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. School of the Art Institute of Chicago is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,762 undergraduate students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of School of the Art Institute of Chicago undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	281
Black or African American	157
Hispanic	364
White	955
Two or More Races	132
Non-Resident	770

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	100
California	58
Texas	35
Michigan	18
New York	18

Additionally, approximately 27.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduate Student Diversity

639 of School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	35
Black or African American	43
Hispanic	63
White	222
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	221

Online Learning at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

362 undergraduate students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago took at least one online class — of those, 18 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 84 students took at least one online class and 37 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The following science & tech programs are offered at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	19	—	19

Academic Programs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers 8 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

School of the Art Institute of Chicago maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.