School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1866, is a private institution. The school occupies its own facilities adjoining the museum in downtown Chicago, overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan.

Web Site www.saic.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 2,715

Women 1,913 (70.5%)

Men 802 (29.5%)

Graduate Students 688

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate 72% of 3,782 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered Yes Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline May 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.4

SAT Math Not reported

SAT Critical Reading Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite Not reported

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance $58,500

Tuition and Fees $42,230

Room and Board $12,500

Average Percent of Need Met 26%

Average Freshman Award $28,789

Average Indebtedness of

2011 Graduates $44,603

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 160

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 67% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 1% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Chicago Population 2,714,856

Nearest Metropolitan Area Chicago

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 16.7% Asian

4.2% Black/African-American 8.6% Hispanic/Latino

3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.1% White

4.1% Unknown

International Students 26.0%

First-Year Students Returning 81.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.6%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is not required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English

Mathematics Science

Foreign Language Social Studies History

Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due in

Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only

ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 37 South Wabash

City, State, Zip Chicago, IL 60603-3103

Phone (312) 629-6100

Fax (312) 263-0141

E-mail [email protected]

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered Yes

Early Action Deadline December 1 Early Action Notification February 15

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline May 1

Application Fee $65 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling

Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued

Application Form

Common Application Accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Required for all freshmen Letters of

Recommendation 1 required for all freshmen Other Portfolio required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

Work Experience X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 72% of 3,782 applicants were admitted

Women 75% of 2,767 applicants were admitted

Men 65% of 1,015 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 847 (31%) of 2,717 admitted students enrolled

Women 584 (28%) of 2,062 admitted students enrolled

Men 263 (40%) of 655 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action

Admission Rate Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.4

3.75 and Above Not reported

3.50 - 3.74 Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite Not reported Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $58,500 Tuition and Fees $42,230

Room and Board $12,500

Books and Supplies $1,770 Other Expenses $2,000

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 1

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001753 Free

PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 333 (59.4%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 286 (85.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 286 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 34 (11.9%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 26%

Average Award $28,789

Need-Based Gift Received by 284 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount

$16,386 Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 275 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount

$4,519

Merit-Based Gift Received by 27 (9.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 273 (48.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,111

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 1,412 (59.3%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 1,266 (53.1%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,261 (99.6%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 97 (7.7%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 74%

Average Award $30,748

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,252 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount

$16,486 Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 1,227 (97.3%) of aid recipients, average amount

$6,092

Merit-Based Gift Received by 66 (5.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 1,003 (42.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,405

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PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 45%

Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates $44,603

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/

Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts

Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics

Award Areas Not reported

Money Awarded) Not reported

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

Not reported

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Architecture and Related Services, Other Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education

Art/Art Studies, General Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

Cinematography and Film/Video Production Computer Graphics

Creative Writing

Design and Applied Arts, Other

Design and Visual Communications, General

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Drawing

Fashion/Apparel Design Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General Graphic Communications, General Graphic Design

Illustration

Interior Architecture Intermedia/Multimedia Metal and Jewelry Arts Music, Other Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture

Visual and Performing Arts, General Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Visual and performing arts, Architecture

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major,

Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, New York semester

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees No online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 160

Part-Time Faculty 584

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 90%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 67% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 30-39 students: 1% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 309,435

Computing

Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 300

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Art Therapy, Master of Architecture, Master of Design, Master of Arts in Art Education, Master of Arts Administration and Policy, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Health Professions

Master's Programs of Study

Applied Arts and Design--General Architecture

Art Education Art History Art Therapy Art/Fine Arts

Arts Administration Arts Journalism

Film, Television, and Video Production Graphic Design

Historic Preservation Interior Design

Journalism Materials Sciences Music

Photography Textile Design Writing

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Not reported

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Chicago Population 2,714,856 Nearest Metropolitan

Area Chicago

Environment Very large city

Campus Size 1 acre

Weather

Temperature 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September

Rain 125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 19 mile(s) from campus in Chicago

Nearest Bus Station Chicago Nearest Train Station Chicago

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing Housing Requirements

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

Child Care Not offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences Mascot

School Colors

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued

Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station

Sororities Fraternities ROTC

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 2,715

Women 1,913 (70.5%)

Men 802 (29.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 2,470

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 16.7% Asian

4.2% Black/African-American 8.6% Hispanic/Latino

3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.1% White

4.1% Unknown

International Students 26.0%

Average Age 23

All Graduate Students 688

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 81.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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