The campus of School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is in Chicago, Illinois, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590. 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 2005, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago had 2,679 students enrolled (2,518 full-time equivalent).
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
37 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603
General Phone: (312) 899-5100
Admissions Phone: (800) 232-7242
Financial Aid Phone: (312) 899-5106
http://www.artic.edu/saic
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 463 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Education And Teaching | 49 | art education |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | creative writing, historic preservation and conservation |
| Art Studies | 27 | visual and performing arts, arts management |
| Architecture And Planning | 16 | interior architecture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | art therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 379 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 207 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 3 |
In 2005, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago had a total enrollment of 2,679 students (2,518 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 17% |
| Illinois | 15% |
| California | 8% |
| Texas | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago offers campus housing for 704 of its 2,518 (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 | 1,353 | 1,131 | 84% | 357 | 32% |
| Men | 397 | 319 | 80% | 237 | 74% |
| Women | 956 | 812 | 85% | 120 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 232-7242
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,150 |
| Room and board | $ 10,800 |
| Room charge | $ 8,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,340 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,460 |
Financial Aid:
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (312) 899-5106
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $73,789 | 18 | $72,311 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $60,386 | 22 | $61,150 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $52,148 | 8 | $50,250 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $50,550 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $63,639 | 51 | $62,756 |
*: 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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % 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 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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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