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The Illinois Institute of Art is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1916 and known as The Commercial Art School. It is an integral part of The Art Institutes (AI) and became part of the Art Institutes system in 1995. AI has various locations throughout the United States. This institute offers bachelor degrees and associate degrees in various fields of study including interior design, fashion, media arts, visual communication, and culinary arts. Online learning options are also available to outstation students.
Students participate in the many student clubs and organizations offered at the institute. Some of the popular organizations are the Elite student Ambassadors (ESA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Campus Crusade for Christ, Animation Club, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), and Baking and Pastry Club.
The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago can be found in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago.
The most common majors at the school are in media, design, photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and cooking and culinary arts.
The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 2,867 students were enrolled in the school. The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago
350 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60654-1593
General Phone: (312) 280-3500
http://www.aii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 182 | design and visual communication, interior design, fashion design, design and applied arts |
| Business and Management | 121 | apparel marketing, fashion merchandising |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 103 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Media | 69 | animation and special effects, advertising |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 27 | commercial art, cinematography, multimedia |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | web design, computer graphics |
| Construction Trades | 6 | apparel and textiles, apparel and textile courses |
Number of programs and degrees for The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 410 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 87 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago had a total enrollment of 2,867 students (2,961 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 54% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago offers campus housing for 420 of its 2,961 (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 | 1,261 | 603 | 48% | 573 | 95% |
| Men | 462 | 208 | 45% | 198 | 95% |
| Women | 799 | 395 | 49% | 375 | 95% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,195 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,195 |
| Room charge | $ 10,155 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,390 |
Financial Aid:
The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1258400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $65,505 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $59,299 | 10 | $61,581 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $64,024 | 6 | $55,464 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 16 | $59,446 | 18 | $52,808 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $61,153 | 39 | $57,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Apparel and Textiles, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Illinois Institute Of Art Chicago Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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
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