Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
76.42%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.42%. This means approximately 764 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,762 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
76.42%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $54,530 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $54,530 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $74,138 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $49,822 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.11% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 36.98% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$54,530
Room and board
$16,100
Books and supplies
$2,380
Other expenses
$4,180
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$74,138
Average net price
$49,822
Average aid coverage
33%
$24,316 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at School of the Art Institute of Chicago pays approximately $49,822 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago net price
$49,822
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $54,530 and average net price at $49,822. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$54,530
Current net price
$49,822
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
64.02%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,151
Undergraduates
2,762
10-Year Median Earnings - School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
Undergraduates
2,762
Completion rate
64.02%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.11%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
36.98%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.11% of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 36.98% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use School of the Art Institute of Chicago's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
School of the Art Institute of Chicago lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is listed at 36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare School of the Art Institute of Chicago with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 76.42% | $54,530 | $49,822 | $40,151 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.42%.
How much is School of the Art Institute of Chicago tuition?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $54,530.
What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's average net price?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's average net price in the local dataset is $49,822.
What does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $43,080 for School of the Art Institute of Chicago students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,151 for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago accredited?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
The local dataset lists 2,762 undergraduate students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
What percentage of School of the Art Institute of Chicago students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the local dataset is 19.11%.
What is the federal loan rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
The federal loan rate for School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the local dataset is 36.98%.
Where should I verify School of the Art Institute of Chicago data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with School of the Art Institute of Chicago or the latest official federal education data.