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School of the Art Institute of Chicago, also referred to as SAIC, is situated in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1866 and is among America’s premiere fine arts colleges. Students are offered degrees and certificates in a wide range of subjects related to the arts including architecture, art therapy, fashion design, painting and drawing, visual and critical studies, and historic preservation.
The various student groups supported by SAIC include the Belly Dancing Group, Performance Art Society, Students Against War and Injustice, At Home World Wide Fashion Society, Incarnation, and Student Government. The students operate an on-campus internet radio station called Free Radio SAIC and a TV station called ExTV.
The campus of School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is in Chicago, IL, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is known for its programs in art studies and fine arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago had 3,006 students enrolled (2,837 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission
To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education including preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide education services in written, spoken, and media formats. (Excerpted from the Art Institute of Chicago's Corporate Charter.)"
More complete details are provided below.
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
36 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603
General Phone: (312) 629-6100
http://www.saic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 568 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | creative writing, historic preservation and conservation |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | art education |
| Art Studies | 31 | arts management, visual and performing arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | art therapy |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 425 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 255 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 4 |
In 2007, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago had a total enrollment of 3,006 students (2,837 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago offers campus housing for 706 of its 2,837 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,736 | 1,389 | 80% | 450 | 32% |
| Men | 470 | 389 | 83% | 159 | 41% |
| Women | 1,266 | 1,000 | 79% | 291 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
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 | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| 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 | $ 31,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,040 |
| Room and board | $ 11,360 |
| Room charge | $ 8,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175300)
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $81,116 | 24 | $80,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $66,279 | 22 | $65,535 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $58,029 | 9 | $58,339 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $56,873 | 4 | $52,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $69,802 | 59 | $69,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Historic Preservation and Conservation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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