School of the Art Institute of Chicago

SAIC at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
3,559
Students Enrolled
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
67%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending SAIC

$54,530
Avg Tuition
$10,796
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $32,767 to $32,767 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$53,160
2022$53,160
2023$54,530
2024$54,530

Popular Academic Programs

  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Writing
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
  • Architectural Technology/Technician
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Writing
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Visual and Performing Arts - General Studies
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts - General Studies
  • Journalism

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree600
Master's Degree290
Post-Bach Certificate12

SAIC Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

41%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

SAIC students borrow an average of $10,796 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
School of the Art Institute of Chicago$10,796
Art, Music, and Design Colleges Avg$7,934

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
$54,530
67.0%
41.0%
Colleges with Specialized Programs
$26,239
55.0%
65.6%
Private
$30,837
56.6%
53.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,582
56.4%
54.2%
Illinois
$18,188
54.6%
50.2%

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