School of the Art Institute of Chicago

37 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603

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https://www.saic.edu/
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Main telephone 312-629-6100
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1866
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 1 acre
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 162
Number of full time, freshmen women 513
Total number of full time freshmen 675
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of freshmen women 514
Number of full time, undergraduate men 608
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,921
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,529
Number of part time, undergraduate men 61
Number of part time, undergraduate women 172
Total number of part time undergraduates 233
Total number of undergraduate males 669
Total number of undergraduate females 2,093
Total number of undergraduate students 2,762
Total enrollment 2,762
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 10%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
White 34%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from outside the US 29%
Number of countries represented 45
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Tuition year 2024-2025
Full time costs are based on x units per year 30 credits
In-state tuition $55,440
Out-of-state tuition $55,440
Room and board (live on campus)* $16,550
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Patrick James
Financial aid contact title Student Financial Services Office
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 312-629-6600
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) March 1
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Admissions contact person Asia Mitchell
Admissions contact title Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-232-SAIC Ext SAIC
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
Number of male applicants 1,423
Number of male applicants accepted 1,010
Number of female applicants 5,210
Number of female applicants accepted 4,059
Number of female applicants who enrolled 514
Total number of applicants 6,633
Total number of applicants accepted 5,069
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline April 15
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline November 15
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $65
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation (#) 1
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Required for all students
Other application materials Required for all students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Very important
Application essay Very important
Character/personal qualities Very important
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Very important
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Very important
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Important
Racial/ethnic group Important
School uses a waiting list Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.6
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 82%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 729
Student faculty ratio 10:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Evenings Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name The John M. Flaxman Library
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Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 65
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Association/Student Union Galleries, Korean Student Association, InterVarsity, Curatorial Community, Xerox Candy Bar
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Percentage of students who live on campus 32%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students No special consideration
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
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Number of undergraduate men 669
Number of undergraduate women 2,093
Total number of undergraduate students 2,762
Total enrollment 2,762
Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition* $43,654
Out-of-state tuition* $43,654
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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