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The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL

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55,440 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
76%
76%
Acceptance Rate
2,762
Students
Urban setting
Urban
Setting
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Overview

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 36 South Wabash
Chicago, IL  60603
United States
Contact Ms. Asia Mitchell
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: ugadmiss@saic.edu
Phone: 312-629-6100
Fax: 312-629-6101

Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
Architecture And Related Services, Other Checkmark
Interior Architecture Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia Checkmark
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects Checkmark
Graphic Communications, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Graphics

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,633
Applied
5,069
Accepted
2,762
Enrolled
76%
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Female Admissions

5,210
Females Applied
4,059
Females Accepted
78%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,423
Males Applied
1,010
Males Accepted
71%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

65
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen April 15th January 30th No
Other early decision plan November 15th Not reported No
Transfer March 15th Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

55,440
Private
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Fees

16,550
Room & board
14,750
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Student Body

2,762
Total Undergrad students
30%
International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 11.84%
Black or African American 4.89%
White or Caucasian 34.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.04%
Asian 10.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.04%
Two or more races 4.78%
Other 3.55%

Gender

Male (24.22%)
Female (75.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Exhibition Openings, Holiday Art Sale and All School BBQ

Student Services

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Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Association/Student Union Galleries, Korean Student Association, InterVarsity, Curatorial Community and Xerox Candy Bar

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Faculty

729
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 128
Part-time - 601
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