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San Francisco Art Institute

800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00394800
  • President: Charles Desmarais
  • Fax: (415) 749-1951
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 611

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad

Website:

www.sfai.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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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

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact San Francisco Art Institute directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Interdisciplinary Studies

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree---
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Museology and Museum Studies Degree--10
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Social Sciences

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Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-14
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Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Art History Degree--4
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Cinematography and Film Degree182
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Design and Visual Communications Degree186
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Painting Degree52424
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Photography Degree8612
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Printmaking Degree149
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Sculpture Degree215
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree31013
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates San Francisco Art Institute accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into San Francisco Art Institute.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://sfai.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The San Francisco Art Institute admissions office phone number is (415) 749-4500. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://sfai.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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 ®, ...)
    • - Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants94151245
Number Granted Admission (%)93 (99%)150 (99%)243 (99%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)41 (44%)45 (30%)86 (35%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3553%
ACT ® Exam1116%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460580
SAT ® Math450560
SAT ® Writing460550

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English2126
ACT ® Math2024

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 611

    • - Undergraduate: 370

    - Graduate: 241

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 243

    - Female: 328

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 163

    - Female: 175

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.9 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 80

    - Female: 153

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

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

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien508%
American Indian71%
Black173%
Asian6010%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20.3%
Hispanic6010%
White33855%
Unknown6210%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1840.7%
Ages 18-197613%
Ages 20-219517%
Ages 22-2410118%
Ages 25-2913924%
Ages 30-346311%
Ages 35-39295%
Ages 40-49183%
Ages 50-65132%
Age Over 6520.4%
Age Unknown315%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 53%
  • Part-Time Students: 100%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students45%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male44%
Female46%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien67%
Black100%
Asian-
Hispanic20%
White56%
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Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending San Francisco Art Institute, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.sfai.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$37,527$36,121$31,549
$0 - $30,000$33,800$30,444$25,903
$30,000 - $48,000$34,239$29,144$24,096
$48,001 - $75,000$41,052$35,525$36,182
$75,001 - $110,000$40,916$34,095$34,239
More Than $110,000$43,373$38,509$35,967

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$34,916$33,294$31,350
In-State Tuition and Fees$34,916$33,294$31,350
Out of State Tuition and Fees$34,916$33,294$31,350
Books and Supplies$1,701$1,620$1,638

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$13,185$12,810$12,524
Other Expenses$3,303$3,146$3,042
Off Campus
Room and Board$13,450$12,810$12,524
Other Expenses$3,672$3,497$3,242
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,672$3,497$3,242

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$53,105$50,870$48,554
In-State$53,105$50,870$48,554
Out of State$53,105$50,870$48,554
Off Campus
In-District$53,739$51,221$48,754
In-State$53,739$51,221$48,754
Out of State$53,739$51,221$48,754
Off Campus with Family
In-District$40,289$38,411$36,230
In-State$40,289$38,411$36,230
Out of State$40,289$38,411$36,230

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The San Francisco Art Institute financial aid office phone number is (415) 749-4560. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid7197%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid7197%$13,402
All Federal Grants2636%$5,353
Pell Grants2636%$4,252
Other Federal Grants2534%$1,145
State/Local Grants & Scholarships710%$7,157
Institutional Grants & Scholarships7197%$10,736
All Student Loans6184%$5,658
Federal Student Loans5879%$5,095
Other Student Loans34%$16,537

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)6.4%7.4%2.9%
Number in Default14146
Number in Repayment216188202

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 143
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $9,500

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Burglary-711
Vehicle Theft1--
Nearby Public Area
Robbery2-1
Aggravated Assault4--
Vehicle Theft531

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1749975
Faculty Status972473
Tenured Faculty2323-
Graduate Assistants32-32
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service972473
Primarily Instruction972473
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66-
Other Professionals4545-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional26242
Clerical And Secretarial17152
Service and/or Maintenance22-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,556 (24)$69,407 (16)$57,854 (8)
Professor$74,295 (5)$72,406 (4)$81,852 (1)
Associate Professor$62,949 (18)$68,407 (12)$52,032 (6)
Assistant Professor$68,789 (1)- (-)$68,789 (1)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,638 (24)$56,789 (16)$47,336 (8)
Professor$60,788 (5)$59,242 (4)$66,971 (1)
Associate Professor$51,505 (18)$55,971 (12)$42,573 (6)
Assistant Professor$56,283 (1)- (-)$56,283 (1)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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