School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2065 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #566 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #516 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #7 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #735 of 1,941 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 2,819
- Graduates
- 713
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.saic.edu
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 72% | 81% |
| Applicants | 6,075 | 1,284 | 4,791 |
| Admissions | 4,797 | 922 | 3,875 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 650 | 137 | 513 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
975 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
127 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1255 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1092 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 394 (11%) |
| Asian | 342 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 155 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $53,923 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 | $41,516 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $42,134 |
| $48-75K | $44,256 |
| $75-110K | $48,480 |
| $110K+ | $53,362 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,550 | $45,822 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,550 | $45,822 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,550 | $45,822 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | $980 |
| Fee in-state | $980 | $980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 | $980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,550 |
| Room charge | $13,900 |
| Meal charge | $2,650 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago majors
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has granted 608 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs and 260 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 584 | 116 |
| Creative Writing | 11 | 20 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 25 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 23 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | 17 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | 10 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 14 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 13 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 6 | |
| Journalism, Other | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 608 | 260 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 59% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has published 1,335 scientific papers with 27,244 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 162 |
| 1992 | 7 | 161 |
| 1993 | 12 | 192 |
| 1994 | 16 | 235 |
| 1995 | 13 | 167 |
| 1996 | 26 | 219 |
| 1997 | 6 | 184 |
| 1998 | 11 | 205 |
| 1999 | 11 | 184 |
| 2000 | 11 | 174 |
| 2001 | 12 | 184 |
| 2002 | 44 | 222 |
| 2003 | 28 | 185 |
| 2004 | 27 | 253 |
| 2005 | 35 | 371 |
| 2006 | 43 | 409 |
| 2007 | 63 | 545 |
| 2008 | 43 | 496 |
| 2009 | 52 | 602 |
| 2010 | 51 | 724 |
| 2011 | 36 | 799 |
| 2012 | 74 | 1049 |
| 2013 | 72 | 1296 |
| 2014 | 57 | 1605 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1524 |
| 2016 | 50 | 1554 |
| 2017 | 68 | 1532 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1679 |
| 2019 | 44 | 1706 |
| 2020 | 47 | 1821 |
| 2021 | 45 | 1916 |
| 2022 | 41 | 1703 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1559 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumni
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Hugh Hefner
- Occupations
- writerfilm produceractorjournalistnightclub owner
- Biography
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Hugh Marston Hefner was an American magazine publisher. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, a publication with revealing photographs and articles.
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Orson Welles
- Occupations
- actortheatrical producerstage actorvoice actortheatrical director
- Biography
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George Orson Welles was an American director, actor, writer, producer, and magician who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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Ed Harris
- Occupations
- theatrical directorvoice actortelevision actordirectorfilm director
- Biography
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Edward Allen Harris is an American actor and filmmaker. His performances in Apollo 13 (1995), The Truman Show (1998), Pollock (2000), and The Hours (2002) earned him critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations.
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Kim Novak
- Occupations
- television actormodelpainterfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
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Marilyn Pauline "Kim" Novak is an American retired film and television actress and painter. Her contributions to cinema have been honored with two Golden Globe Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
General info
| Alternative names | SAIC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Colors | teal, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 677 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 36 S Wabash Chicago, Illinois, 60603 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3126296118 |
| Fax | +1 (312) 629 6101 |