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San Francisco Art Institute, SFAI, traces its roots to the San Francisco Art Association which was established in 1871 and led to the creation of the California School of Design in 1873. The institute was renamed California School of Fine Arts in 1916, and ultimately came to be known as San Francisco Art Institute in 1961. The SFAI campus occupies 4 acres in San Francisco, California.
San Francisco Art Institute confers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts degrees. Several post-baccalaureate certificate programs of study are also available. The different courses are offered through the following 2 divisions:
SFAI students publish a newsletter known as the "Dialogue". The institute is home to an honor society, ad honorem. Students are also involved in other clubs and organizations including the Alternative Media Coalition, Art After Hours, Gamers Club, the Indigenous Arts Coalition, the Productive Publishing Club, the Shaved Apes Motorcycle Club, and SFAI Racquet Club.
San Francisco Art Institute is found in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at San Francisco Art Institute.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Admission to San Francisco Art Institute is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 71% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 550.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. San Francisco Art Institute has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 655 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94133-2299
General Phone: (415) 771-7020
http://www.sfai.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 93 | painting, sculpture, art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 61 | photography, printmaking, cinematography |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 21 | various performing arts |
| Design | 12 | design and visual communication |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | museum studies, interdisciplinary studies, urban studies |
Number of programs and degrees for San Francisco Art Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 98 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, San Francisco Art Institute had a total enrollment of 655 students (646 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
San Francisco Art Institute offers campus housing for 115 of its 646 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 345 | 246 | 71% | 62 | 25% |
| Men | 101 | 69 | 68% | 20 | 29% |
| Women | 244 | 177 | 73% | 42 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,196 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,196 |
| Room and board | $ 9,972 |
| Room charge | $ 6,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,222 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
San Francisco Art Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 394800)
San Francisco Art Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $60,305 | 13 | $51,474 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $59,964 | 16 | $53,466 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Francisco Art Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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