Strong year-1 retention
Most first-year students return for year two.
This school82%
National avg75%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$54,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,530
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,100
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,370
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$70,630
Net price (after aid)$49,822
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$43,080
$30k – $48k$45,357
$48k – $75k$48,571
$75k – $110k$52,086
$110k+$55,898
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,151
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.5×Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans37%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$54.5k
Net price
$49.8k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$40.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EducationCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessHealth SciencesArts & Humanities
Programs (13)
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Communications
Journalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Business
Information SystemsManagement
Health Sciences
PharmacyNursingPre-Med
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
878 - 1097
ACT range
17 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is School of the Art Institute of Chicago located?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago's published in-state tuition is approximately $54,530 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago reports total enrollment of approximately 3,401 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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