The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is one of America's largest accredited independent schools of art and design, located in the Loop in Chicago, Illinois. It is associated with the museum of the same name, and "The Art Institute of Chicago" or "Chicago Art Institute" often refers to either entity. Providing degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, SAIC has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top graduate art programs in the nation, as well as by Columbia University's National Arts Journalism survey as the most influential art school in the United States.
SAIC offers classes in art and technology; arts administration; art history, theory, and criticism; art education and art therapy; ceramics; fashion design; filmmaking; historic preservation; architecture; interior architecture; designed objects; painting and drawing; performance; photography; printmaking; sculpture; sound; time arts (time-based media); video; visual communication; and writing. SAIC also serves as a resource for issues related to the position and importance of the arts in society.
SAIC has been accredited since 1936 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1944 (charter member), and by the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) since its founding in 1991. Additionally it is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
Its downtown Chicago campus consists of seven buildings located in the immediate vicinity of the AIC building. SAIC is in an equal partnership with the AIC and share many administrative resources such as design, construction, and human resources.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 3093 students
- $35,550.00 avg tuition
36 S Wabash
Chicago,
IL
60603
(312) 629-6100
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
| Applied | 2,554 | |
| Admitted | 1,872 | 73% |
| Enrolled total | 467 | |
| Full Time: | 466 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Writing | 7 | 8 |
| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 39% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $35,550.00 | $35,550.00 | $35,550.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $37,740.00 | $37,740.00 | $37,740.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,500.00 | $8,920.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $80.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,740.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $9,813.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 47% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,092.00 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architecture | X | |||
| Interior Architecture | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism, Other | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | X | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Art Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | X | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | X | X | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | X | ||
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CIMA Scholarship | $5000 | June 29, 2012 |
| Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program | $2500 | November 01, 2013 |
| Recognition Scholarship - School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Varies | Varies |
| Presidential Scholarship - School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Varies | Varies |
| Incentive Scholarship - School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near School of the Art Institute of Chicago
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MacCormac College | 0.1mi |
| Westwood College-Chicago Loop | 0.1mi |
| National-Louis University | 0.1mi |
| International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago | 0.1mi |
| DePaul University | 0.2mi |
| The John Marshall Law School | 0.3mi |
| American Academy of Art | 0.3mi |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | 0.3mi |
| Roosevelt University | 0.3mi |
| Institute for Clinical Social Work | 0.3mi |
| Argosy University-Chicago | 0.3mi |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | 0.4mi |
| Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-Chicago | 0.4mi |
| Adler School of Professional Psychology | 0.4mi |
| Harrington College of Design | 0.4mi |
