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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- 36 S Wabash
- Chicago, IL 60603
- OPEID College Code: 00175300
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- General Phone: (312) 629-6100
- President: Anthony Jones
- Website: www.saic.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,006

Basic Information
- 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
- 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.)
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 470 | 1,266 | 1,736 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 389 (83%) | 1,000 (79%) | 1,389 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 159 (41%) | 291 (29%) | 450 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 254 | 56% |
| ACT ® Exam | 183 | 41% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 18% | 7% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,650 | $3,760 | $4,590 | $8,550 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 25 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 873 | 821 | 621 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,040 | $29,220 | $27,150 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,040 | $29,220 | $27,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,400 | $2,340 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,360 | $10,860 | $10,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,510 | $2,460 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,220 | $6,820 | $6,600 |
| Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,510 | $2,460 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,510 | $2,460 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,150 | $44,990 | $42,750 |
| Out of State | $47,150 | $44,990 | $42,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $43,010 | $40,950 | $38,550 |
| Out of State | $43,010 | $40,950 | $38,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $35,790 | $34,130 | $31,950 |
| Out of State | $35,790 | $34,130 | $31,950 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | |||
| Interior Architecture | - | 9 | - |
| Education | |||
| Art Teacher Education | - | 14 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | |||
| Creative Writing | - | - | 32 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Art Therapy | - | - | 18 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | - | - | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 12 | 19 |
| Arts Management | - | - | 17 |
| Fine Studio Arts | 21 | 382 | 133 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | - | 8 | 6 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,006 Undergraduate: 2,404 Graduate: 602
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,064 Female: 1,942
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 857 Female: 1,547
- Graduate Gender Male: 207 Female: 395
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,729 Part-Time: 277
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,187 Part-Time: 217
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 542 Part-Time: 60
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 527 | 18% |
| American Indian | 22 | 0.7% |
| Black | 98 | 3% |
| Asian | 304 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 7% |
| White | 1,764 | 59% |
| Unknown | 71 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 22 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 708 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 678 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 685 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 576 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 163 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 63 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 46 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 37 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 26 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 949 | 404 | 545 |
| Faculty Status | 673 | 140 | 533 |
| Tenured Faculty | 107 | 107 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 213 | - | 213 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 668 | 135 | 533 |
| Primarily Instruction | 668 | 135 | 533 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 92 | 92 | - |
| Other Professionals | 81 | 81 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 108 | 96 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 55 | 47 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,811 (135) | $69,802 (76) | $69,822 (59) |
| Professor | $81,038 (53) | $81,116 (29) | $80,944 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $65,952 (50) | $66,279 (28) | $65,535 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,150 (23) | $58,029 (14) | $58,339 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,811 (135) | $69,802 (76) | $69,822 (59) |
| Professor | $81,038 (53) | $81,116 (29) | $80,944 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $65,952 (50) | $66,279 (28) | $65,535 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,150 (23) | $58,029 (14) | $58,339 (9) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 69% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 54% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 62 | 42 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 23 | 20 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
