School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private

Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, in Chicago, IL, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,805 students. School of the Art Institute of Chicago is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 77%. Among reported majors, Fine and Studio Arts shows the strongest outcomes -- $45,602/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate77%

SAT rangeNot reported

ACT rangeNot reported

Undergrads2,805

Yield (admits who enroll)14%

Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$75,625

4-year grad rate65%

Median earnings, 10yr out$40,151

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out61%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Visual and Performing Arts

Fine and Studio Arts$45,602/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity1,032

Typical room charge$13,900

Typical board charge$2,650

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPANot considered

Class rankNot considered

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's total cost of attendance is reported at $75,625 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require students to live on campus?

No -- School of the Art Institute of Chicago doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.