School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2080 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #560 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #509 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #6 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #808 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 2,762
- Graduates
- 639
- 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 76% 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 | 76% | 71% | 78% |
| Applicants | 6,633 | 1,423 | 5,210 |
| Admissions | 5,069 | 1,010 | 4,059 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 675 | 162 | 513 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
483 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
74 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 | 1162 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1049 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 388 (11%) |
| Asian | 349 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 174 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 140 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 134 (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 $55,485 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 | $43,080 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $45,357 |
| $48-75K | $48,571 |
| $75-110K | $52,086 |
| $110K+ | $55,898 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,550 | $43,654 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,550 | $43,654 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,550 | $43,654 |
| 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 | $16,100 |
| Room charge | $14,300 |
| Meal charge | $1,800 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago majors
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has granted 600 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs and 290 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 | 579 | 144 |
| Creative Writing | 13 | 20 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | 22 |
| Art Teacher Education | 23 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 20 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 17 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | 9 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 14 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 11 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 8 | |
| Journalism, Other | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 600 | 290 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 61% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has published 1,456 scientific papers with 41,181 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 312 |
| 1993 | 13 | 337 |
| 1994 | 15 | 374 |
| 1995 | 19 | 285 |
| 1996 | 31 | 349 |
| 1997 | 11 | 320 |
| 1998 | 12 | 332 |
| 1999 | 14 | 352 |
| 2000 | 18 | 340 |
| 2001 | 14 | 411 |
| 2002 | 41 | 413 |
| 2003 | 25 | 406 |
| 2004 | 28 | 593 |
| 2005 | 35 | 580 |
| 2006 | 41 | 601 |
| 2007 | 58 | 762 |
| 2008 | 43 | 684 |
| 2009 | 49 | 803 |
| 2010 | 51 | 985 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1113 |
| 2012 | 73 | 1450 |
| 2013 | 75 | 1827 |
| 2014 | 52 | 2019 |
| 2015 | 46 | 1899 |
| 2016 | 52 | 1960 |
| 2017 | 70 | 1990 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2147 |
| 2019 | 45 | 2259 |
| 2020 | 52 | 2445 |
| 2021 | 51 | 2528 |
| 2022 | 48 | 2130 |
| 2023 | 48 | 2130 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1991 |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumni
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Hugh Hefner
- Occupations
- editoractivistphilanthropistjournalistentrepreneur
- 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. Hefner extended the Playboy brand into a world network of Playboy Clubs. He also resided in luxury mansions where Playboy Playmates shared his wild partying life, fueling media interest.
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Orson Welles
- Occupations
- radio personalityscreenwriterstage actorplaywrightfilm director
- Biography
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George Orson Welles was an American director, actor, writer, and producer 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
- film actorcharacter actorscreenwriteractorstage actor
- 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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Lara Flynn Boyle
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorsingeractor
- Biography
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Lara Flynn Boyle is an American actress. She is known for playing Donna Hayward in the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991). After appearing in Penelope Spheeris's comedy Wayne's World (1992), Boyle had a lead role in John Dahl's neo-noir film Red Rock West (1993), and in the psychological thriller The Temp (1993), followed by roles in Threesome (1994), Cafe Society (1995), Happiness (1998), and the villainous Serleena in Men in Black II (2002). From 1997 to 2003, she starred in the ABC series The Practice, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
General info
| Alternative names | SAIC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Colors | teal, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 711 |
| 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 |