The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a private art school associated with the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) in Chicago, Illinois. Tracing its history to an art students' cooperative founded in 1866, which grew into the museum and school, SAIC has been accredited since 1936 by the Higher Learning Commission, by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1944 (charter member), and by the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) since the associations founding in 1991. Additionally it is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. In a 2002 survey conducted by Columbia University's National Arts Journalism Program, SAIC was named the “most influential art school” in the United States.
RANKINGS OF SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
The 10 Best Art Schools in the US 2022 #5 · artandobject.com The 10 Best Graphic Design Schools in the World #9 · careeraddict.com Best Art Schools in the US for 2022 #4 · theartcareerproject.com Top Art & Design Schools in 2020 #9 · topuniversities.com 15 Great College and University Photography Programs in the US #3 · resourcemagonline.com 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject #9 · university-list.net Top Art & Design Schools in 2019 #9 · topuniversities.com The 50 Best Undergraduate Colleges in the United States #27 · thebestschools.org Top Art & Design Schools In 2021 #7 · topuniversities.com Top 5 Fashion Design Schools and Colleges in Illinois #1 · fashion-schools.org
THE APPLICATION FEE TO SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
82
6.5
56
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1130
Program Specific
732
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
- 3590 enrollment - 31% international students - 55 countries represented - SAIC #4 in top 20 animation schools in the Midwest in 2014&mdash
SAIC operates its own dormitory building called AIC Flophouse, located just steps away from the school on Wabash Avenue - home to many of Chicago notable landmarks like the historic Wrigley Building and the famed Millennium Park with its Bean sculpture - to accommodate a limited number of undergraduate students (around a hundred). It offers single and double rooms with shared bathrooms and common areas in a traditional dorm setting with a vibrant and social atmosphere perfect for meeting fellow art enthusiasts and forming lifelong friendships within the SAIC community - ideal for those seeking a more close knit living experience right on campus within walking distance of their studios and classrooms as well as the vibrant energy of downtown Chicago as your backyard with easy access to the city by foot and the CTA public transportation system right at your doorstep..
