School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Overview

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's tuition & fees is $54,623 for the academic year 2024-2025. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $18,877.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,394 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate is 77.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.77%.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $54,623. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $49,649.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,719 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $55,227.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$54,623
Graduate	$49,649

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$56,719
Graduate	$55,227

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	77.47% Acceptance Rate / 11.77% Yield
Graduation Rate »	67%
Transfer-out Rate	23%
Retention Rate	84%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	3,394 (2,805 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$18,877

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone	312-629-6118
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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