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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
At a glance

77.5%

Acceptance rate

$49,822

Avg net price

2,762

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 639Master’s 249
Bachelor’s 628Master’s 190
Bachelor’s 11Master’s 18
Bachelor’s 0Master’s 9
Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 17
Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 15
Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 0
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action & Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline

non-binding; offers access to a larger pool of merit scholarships, priority housing selection, and priority first-semester course registration for your first semester fall classes

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due Nov 15

Nov 15, 2026

Final Merit Scholarship Deadline

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due Jan 15

Jan 15, 2027

Final Application Deadline

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due Apr 15

Apr 15, 2027

· Apply with Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$55,440
Required fees
$980
Food and housing
$16,550
Books and supplies
$2,380
Other expenses
$5,600
Total
$80,950
Total by year
  1. $69,88019–20
  2. $72,51020–21
  3. $73,46021–22
  4. $75,45022–23
  5. $77,19023–24
  6. $80,95024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $49,822 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation39%
6-year graduation64%
Retention rate82%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$40,151
Median debt$27,000
Campus
Enrollment2,762
Student-faculty ratio10:1
SettingCity

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