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San Francisco Art Institute is found in San Francisco, California. 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. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 505. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 455 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 590 in 2005 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The San Francisco Art Institute provides its students with a rigorous education in the fine arts and preparation for a life in the arts through an innovative, intensive studio environment, a vital liberal arts experience, and engagement with the world at large. The Art Institute also strives to be a leader in promoting awareness of the relevance of the arts in contemporary culture. To fulfill this mission, the San Francisco Art Institute: ò encourages art-making which reflects a broad spectrum of forms and philosophical and aesthetic approaches; ò fosters critical thinking and creative development through ongoing, intensive critiques; ò promotes artistic and intellectual freedom, imagination, creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking in a diverse and heterogeneous environment; ò engages a broad cross-section of local, national and international artists, scholars and communities in mutual exploration of art, and the roles, responsibilities and integrity of art and the artist in society; ò emphasizes a combination of creative individual expression and technical skills in its academic programs: the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Master of Fine Arts degree, certificate and non-degree programs; ò encourages public understanding of an involvement in the practices and issues of contemporary art, and generates public dialogue concerning these topics."
More complete details are provided below.
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94133-2299
General Phone: (415) 771-7020
Admissions Phone: (415) 749-4500
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 749-4560
http://www.sfai.edu
San Francisco Art Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 106 | painting, sculpture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 74 | photography, cinematography, printmaking |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | various performing arts |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for San Francisco Art Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 99 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 92 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 5 |
In 2005, San Francisco Art Institute had a total enrollment of 590 students (534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
San Francisco Art Institute offers campus housing for 41 of its 534 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 196 | 172 | 88% | 46 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 505 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 455 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 749-4500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,640 |
| Room and board | $ 8,160 |
| Room charge | $ 6,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,805 |
Financial Aid:
San Francisco Art Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 394800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 749-4560
San Francisco Art Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $44,769 | 12 | $52,511 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $44,769 | 12 | $52,511 |
*: 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
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % 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 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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