Founded in 1866, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is one of the most historically significant accredited independent schools of art and design in the world. We are ranked among the top ten art and design schools in the world by QS World University Rankings; we were named “the most influential art college in the United States” by Columbia University’s National Arts Journalism survey; and are ranked the #2 graduate fine arts program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 15

Acceptance Rate

78%

SAT Range

1120-1360

ACT Range

22-29

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$51,606 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$17,406 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

90%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

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Majors

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio

One of SAIC’s most distinguishing features is our interdisciplinary curriculum. At SAIC you will not declare a "major" and you will not be bound to work in a single discipline! Students have the creative freedom to explore and customize their education among our 18 departments, and are always free to choose the appropriate media to best realize their visions.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
63%
On Campus
7%
Online
30%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,141 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

346

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

16%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

90%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

68%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

83%

National

83%