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ACT
22/30
SAT
1110/1340
Estimated Cost
$67,290
Financial Aid
$29,416
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is one of America's largest accredited independent schools of art and design. It is located in the Loop in Chicago, Illinois. The school is associated with the museum of the same name, and "The Art Institute of Chicago" or "Chicago Art Institute" often refers to either entity. Providing degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, SAIC has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top two graduate art programs in the nation, as well as by Columbia University's National Arts Journalism survey as the most influential art school in the United States.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#766 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#31 of 274
Best Art Colleges & Universities in America
#12 of 1153
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is Visual/Performing Arts followed by English, Architecture, Medical and Education.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago within four or six years.