School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	990
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that School of the Art Institute of Chicago is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, School of the Art Institute of Chicago emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,160

Cost of attendance at School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,160

Cost of attendance at School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago received on average $20,194 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,194

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	97	23%	$4,779	$463,577
Other Federal Grant	97	23%	$5,068	$491,577
State Grant/Scholarships	29	7%	$5,303	$153,792
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	395	93%	$18,561	$7,331,430
Total Grant & Scholarships	395	93%	$20,194	$7,976,799

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students is 65.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.0%.

65.0%

asian 74.6% 50 students
African American 50.0% 10 students
white 54.6% 102 students
unknown 65.0% 26 students
hispanic 61.7% 37 students
International Students 79.8% 130 students
Mixed Race 45.8% 11 students

Service Offerings

School of the Art Institute of Chicago provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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