SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE
- 800 Chestnut St
- San Francisco, CA 94133
- OPEID College Code: 00394800
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- General Phone: (415) 771-7020
- President: Chris Bratton
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 571
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San Francisco Art Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.sfai.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
San Francisco Art Institute Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sfai.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 136 | 281 | 417 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 127 (93%) | 263 (94%) | 390 (94%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 24 (19%) | 32 (12%) | 56 (14%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 36 | 64% |
| ACT ® Exam | 15 | 28% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 37% | 7% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,684 | $5,344 | $3,590 | $10,779 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 6 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 188 | 202 | 225 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $31,350 | $30,196 | $28,455 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,350 | $30,196 | $28,455 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,350 | $30,196 | $28,455 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $2,125 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,524 | $9,972 | $8,300 |
| Other Expenses | $3,042 | $2,970 | $2,805 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $48,554 | $44,704 | $41,685 |
| In-State | $48,554 | $44,704 | $41,685 |
| Out of State | $48,554 | $44,704 | $41,685 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
| In-State | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
| Out of State | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
| In-State | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
| Out of State | $32,988 | $31,762 | $30,580 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree | - | 1 | - |
| Museology, Museum Studies Degree | - | - | 6 |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Urban Studies and Affairs Degree | - | 1 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art History Degree | - | 1 | 3 |
| Cinematography and Film Degree | - | 7 | 11 |
| Design and Visual Communications Degree | - | 8 | 7 |
| Painting Degree | 6 | 18 | 32 |
| Photography Degree | 2 | 16 | 14 |
| Printmaking Degree | - | 3 | 3 |
| Sculpture Degree | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree | - | 13 | 13 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 571 Undergraduate: 338 Graduate: 233
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 243 Female: 328
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 163 Female: 175
- Graduate Gender Male: 80 Female: 153
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 503 Part-Time: 68
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 304 Part-Time: 34
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 199 Part-Time: 34
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 8% |
| American Indian | 8 | 1% |
| Black | 19 | 3% |
| Asian | 41 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 8% |
| White | 302 | 53% |
| Unknown | 113 | 20% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 76 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 95 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 101 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 139 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 63 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 29 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 18 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 13 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 31 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 164 | 101 | 63 |
| Faculty Status | 90 | 28 | 62 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 27 | - | 27 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 90 | 28 | 62 |
| Primarily Instruction | 90 | 28 | 62 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 23 | 23 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,573 (28) | $54,015 (18) | $44,378 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $54,968 (21) | $58,607 (15) | $45,870 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,633 (5) | $36,753 (2) | $51,553 (3) |
| Lecturer | $16,779 (2) | $19,654 (1) | $13,904 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,379 (28) | $44,195 (18) | $36,310 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $44,975 (21) | $47,952 (15) | $37,531 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,337 (5) | $30,072 (2) | $42,181 (3) |
| Lecturer | $13,729 (2) | $16,081 (1) | $11,376 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 53% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009