School of the Art Institute of Chicago

If you are applying to School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the regular decision application deadline is November 15 and the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to School of the Art Institute of Chicago for fall should anticipate a decision by January 30.

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

Here's an overiew of some of School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admissions stats.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
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	November 15	January 30

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Applying 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.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit 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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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

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 2021, School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepted 81% of all applicants, around 4,725 from the 5,835 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 deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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

To apply to School of the Art Institute of Chicago, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in 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 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

What is a Good SAT Score for School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

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

• Fall Term

• Spring 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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

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

✅ School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate is 81%.

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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