School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into School of the Art Institute of Chicago, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate
April 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, School Art Institute Chicago accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,633 people applied and 5,069 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4059 / 5210 (78%)
Men
1010 / 1423 (71%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at School of the Art Institute of Chicago:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into School of the Art Institute of Chicago by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things School Art Institute Chicago considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

School Art Institute Chicago is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 15
Regular admission deadline
January 30
Application notification

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