SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC)
- 36 S Wabash
- Chicago, IL 60603
- OPEID College Code: 00175300
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- General Phone: (312) 629-6100
- President: Wellington Reiter
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,164
- College Alias: SAIC
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.saic.edu

- Mission Statement
- Mission
To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education including preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide education services in written, spoken, and media formats. (Excerpted from the Art Institute of Chicago's Corporate Charter.)
Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- 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 | 887 | 2,227 | 3,114 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 708 (80%) | 1,825 (82%) | 2,533 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 121 (17%) | 341 (19%) | 462 (18%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 257 | 56% |
| ACT ® Exam | 207 | 45% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
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: SAIC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 20% | 6% | 78% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,817 | $4,667 | $4,372 | $8,407 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 27 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 596 | 550 | 873 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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 | $34,770 | $33,040 | $31,220 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $34,770 | $33,040 | $31,220 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $34,770 | $33,040 | $31,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,660 | $2,560 | $2,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,100 | $11,720 | $11,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,470 | $2,310 | $2,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,700 | $7,400 | $7,220 |
| Other Expenses | $2,470 | $2,310 | $2,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,470 | $2,310 | $2,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,000 | $49,630 | $47,330 |
| In-State | $52,000 | $49,630 | $47,330 |
| Out of State | $52,000 | $49,630 | $47,330 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $47,600 | $45,310 | $43,190 |
| In-State | $47,600 | $45,310 | $43,190 |
| Out of State | $47,600 | $45,310 | $43,190 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $39,900 | $37,910 | $35,970 |
| In-State | $39,900 | $37,910 | $35,970 |
| Out of State | $39,900 | $37,910 | $35,970 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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 | |
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| Architecture | |||
| Architecture Degree | - | - | 11 |
| Interior Architecture Degree | - | 6 | 3 |
| Education | |||
| Art Teacher Education Degree | - | 12 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | |||
| Creative Writing Degree | - | 8 | 29 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Art Therapy Degree | - | - | 11 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation Degree | - | - | 14 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art History Degree | - | 5 | 16 |
| Arts Management Degree | - | - | 19 |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Degree | 10 | - | - |
| Fine Studio Arts Degree | 17 | 439 | 103 |
| Industrial Design Degree | - | - | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts Degree | - | 7 | 6 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,164 Undergraduate: 2,445 Graduate: 719
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,046 Female: 2,118
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 826 Female: 1,619
- Graduate Gender Male: 220 Female: 499
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,895 Part-Time: 269
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,219 Part-Time: 226
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 676 Part-Time: 43
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 532 | 17% |
| American Indian | 18 | 0.6% |
| Black | 119 | 4% |
| Asian | 345 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 8% |
| White | 1,847 | 58% |
| Unknown | 49 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 26 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 722 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 790 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 724 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 588 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 175 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 45 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 31 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 903 | 441 | 462 |
| Faculty Status | 590 | 140 | 450 |
| Tenured Faculty | 101 | 101 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 243 | - | 243 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 585 | 135 | 450 |
| Primarily Instruction | 585 | 135 | 450 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 74 | 74 | - |
| Other Professionals | 129 | 128 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 115 | 104 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 69 | 61 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,749 (135) | $72,386 (79) | $70,849 (56) |
| Professor | $84,134 (49) | $86,488 (27) | $81,245 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $69,524 (53) | $70,989 (31) | $67,460 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,910 (28) | $57,246 (18) | $59,107 (10) |
| Lecturer | $51,450 (5) | $50,750 (3) | $52,500 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,749 (135) | $72,386 (79) | $70,849 (56) |
| Professor | $84,134 (49) | $86,488 (27) | $81,245 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $69,524 (53) | $70,989 (31) | $67,460 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,910 (28) | $57,246 (18) | $59,107 (10) |
| Lecturer | $51,450 (5) | $50,750 (3) | $52,500 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 66% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 23 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 32 | 62 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009