College statistics
- Address:
- 36 S Wabash
Chicago, IL
60603 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.saic.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $53,643
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $53,643
- Room and Board:
- $16,550
- Acceptance Rate:
- 76.4%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $416,852,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Visual and Performing Arts
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a specialized arts college in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated entirely to visual and performing arts training. Located on South Wabash in the heart of the city, SAIC serves students seeking intensive studio and performance-based education outside the traditional liberal arts framework.
Enrollment stands at 3,401 students. Tuition is $53,643 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $70,193 including room and board. The college has an acceptance rate of 76%. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.
SAIC is designed for students committed to arts practice and professional development in their chosen disciplines. Before enrolling, prospective students should understand SAIC's specialized focus—this is not a general university but a conservatory-style institution centered on studio work, critique, and artistic development. For more information, visit www.saic.edu/.