Founded in 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 158-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SAIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
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Acronym | SAIC |
Founded | 1866 |
Colours | Teal and gold |
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Address | 37 S Wabash Avenue Chicago 60603 Illinois United States |
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+1 (312) 629 6101 |
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The following School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify School of the Art Institute of Chicago's academic range and degree level offering.
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over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) |
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) |
International students |
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) |
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has School of the Art Institute of Chicago a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a private higher education institution.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences focus, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences |
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This institution has a physical Library.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 126,892 physical volumes, 27,149 physical media, 14,342 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 36 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. School of the Art Institute of Chicago's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the School of Art Institute of Chicago provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 990 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1944
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