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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$26,742

Acceptance Rate

76%

Graduation Rate

65%

Annual Tuition

$54,530

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago? 76.4% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn a median of $40,151 ten years after entry — 26% below the national median. In-state tuition $54,530.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,762

Retention Rate

82%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

37%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private, non-profit institution with 2,762 students. The school has a 76.4% acceptance rate and a 82.4% retention rate. The graduation rate is 65.4%. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 37% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition is $54,530. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $24,516. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $26,742, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $40,151.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$25k

1 YEAR

$27k

5 YEARS

$40k

10 YEARS

Top 96% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates earn $24,516. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $26,742. Ten years after graduation, earnings rise to $40,151. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The school has a 76.4% acceptance rate and a 65.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 82.4%. 37% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $54,530.

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Campus Location

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL 60603

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 76.4%.