School of the Art Institute of Chicago

It is very difficult to get into School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The acceptance rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 79%. Out of 6,075 applications received in 2023, 4,797 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 11/15 and the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to School of the Art Institute of Chicago for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than January 30.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admissions stats.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 15	January 30

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Want to Apply Early to School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Some students apply early because they believe it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions

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Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago Hard To Get Into?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a very difficult school to get into. School of the Art Institute of Chicago evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepted 79% of all applicants, about 4,797 from the 6,075 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like School of the Art Institute of Chicago, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Curious about the factors that are considered by School of the Art Institute of Chicago during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with School of the Art Institute of Chicago for more information on admission factors.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to School of the Art Institute of Chicago, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

Students admitted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to School of the Art Institute of Chicago

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in School of the Art Institute of Chicago during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago accept transfer credits?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

❌ School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not offer early decision.

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