School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago, IL 60603
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https://www.saic.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 312-629-6118 |
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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 | 133 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 471 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 604 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 472 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 589 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,022 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,611 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 48 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 147 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 195 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 637 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,169 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,806 |
| Number of male graduate students | 188 |
| Number of female graduate students | 401 |
| Total number of graduate students | 589 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 825 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,570 |
| Total enrollment | 3,395 |
| 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 | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $57,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,240 |
| Fees | $670 |
| Books and supplies | $1,830 |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic 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 | 1,373 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 995 |
| Number of female applicants | 5,235 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,125 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 472 |
| Total number of applicants | 6,608 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 5,120 |
| 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 | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not 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 | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | 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 | 84% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 36% |
| Between four and five years | 24% |
| Between five and six years | 5% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | 681 |
| 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 full time, male graduate students | 170 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 354 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 524 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 18 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 47 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 65 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 188 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 401 |
| Total number of graduate students | 589 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 637 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 2,169 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,806 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 825 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,570 |
| Total enrollment | 3,395 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $48,669 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $48,669 |
| Fees | $980 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |