School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Arts, Music and Design School
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Rankings
Affordability6
Selectivity56
Retention50
Graduation38
Earnings13
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
English Language and Literature2%
Visual and Performing Arts97%
Admissions
Getting into School of the Art Institute of Chicago
59%
Admission Rate
610
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending School of the Art Institute of Chicago
$49K
In-State Tuition
$49K
Out-of-State Tuition
$64K
Average Total Cost
$43K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $38K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $40K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $41K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $45K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $47K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after School of the Art Institute of Chicago
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
81%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 78% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 40% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after School of the Art Institute of Chicago
83%
Employment Rate
$26K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 83% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 84% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $26K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $26K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2,893
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
746
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 75% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 25% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
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