More selective than 42% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose School of the Art Institute of Chicago over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is School of the Art Institute of Chicago compared with other Illinois colleges?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | DePaul University | 76% | 68% | $30,902 |
| 28 | Bradley University | 77% | 76% | $22,719 |
| 29 | North Central College | 77% | 64% | $21,044 |
| 30 | University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | 62% | $10,974 |
| 31 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | 67% | $49,790 |
| 32 | Illinois College | 78% | 64% | $18,298 |
| 33 | Aurora University | 81% | 60% | $18,838 |
| 34 | Loyola University Chicago | 82% | 73% | $36,079 |
| 35 | Moody Bible Institute | 83% | 62% | $22,221 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
College Scorecard; IPEDS
School of the Art Institute of Chicago admissions questions
What is the School of the Art Institute of Chicago acceptance rate?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,069 of 6,633 applicants were admitted.
Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require the SAT or ACT?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (676 of 5,069).
Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago getting harder to get into?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to School of the Art Institute of Chicago overview