School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · Private
School of the Art Institute of Chicago admitted 76% of 6,633 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $65 ($85 for international applicants), and School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts the Common App fee waiver. School of the Art Institute of Chicago asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $77,190 a year. After grants, students paid $55,485 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s acceptance rate?
School of the Art Institute of Chicago admitted 76% of applicants: 5,069 of 6,633 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 ($85 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require?
Besides the application and transcript, School of the Art Institute of Chicago asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago have supplemental essays?
No. School of the Art Institute of Chicago has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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