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https://www.saic.edu/Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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 | |
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.) |