School of the Art Institute of Chicago
PrivateChicago, 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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 15, 2027
Confirm on School of the Art Institute of Chicago's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against School of the Art Institute of Chicago's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what School of the Art Institute of Chicago weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Apr 15, 2027, 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.
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