San Francisco Art Institute Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4912 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1374 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1296 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #114 of 249 | In California |
| #8 of 12 | In San Francisco |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- sfai.edu
San Francisco Art Institute Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 66% acceptance rate for San Francisco Art Institute based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend San Francisco Art Institute is $42,757 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $40,409 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,969 |
| $48-75K | $42,543 |
| $75-110K | $42,892 |
| $110K+ | $48,648 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,664 | $47,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,664 | $47,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,664 | $47,850 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $400 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 71 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,630 |
Publications & Citations
San Francisco Art Institute has published 85 scientific papers with 859 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Art & Design, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 15 |
| 2018 | 3 | 20 |
| 2019 | 5 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 | 17 |
| 2021 | 5 | 68 |
| 2022 | 8 | 96 |
| 2023 | 4 | 189 |
| 2024 | 3 | 219 |
| 2025 | 1 | 163 |
San Francisco Art Institute alumni
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Courtney Love
- Occupations
- actorcomposerrecording artistfilm producerguitarist
- Biography
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Courtney Michelle Love is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress whose career has spanned four decades. She has had a significant impact on female-fronted alternative acts and performers, with NME naming her one of the most influential singers in alternative culture between 1990 and 2020.
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Spike Jonze
- Occupations
- music video directoractortelevision actordirectorfilm actor
- Biography
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Adam Spiegel, known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American filmmaker, actor, musician, and photographer. His work includes films, commercials, music videos, skateboard videos and television.
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Kathryn Bigelow
- Occupations
- screenwriterexecutive producerfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
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Kathryn Ann Bigelow is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Jerry Garcia
- Occupations
- composerguitaristfilm directorbanjoistsinger
- Biography
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Jerome John Garcia was an American musician who was the lead guitarist and a vocalist with the rock band Grateful Dead, which he co-founded and which came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s. Although he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader of the band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Grateful Dead.
General info
| Alternative names | SFAI |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Colors | gray, clear |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Chestnut St San Francisco, California, 94133-2299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 874,000 |
| Phone | 4157717020 |
| Fax | +1 (415) 749 1951 |