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Tuition & Costs

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$54,100 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$36,930 tuition
$13,800 on campus room & board
$2,740 books
$630 fees

$54,100 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$36,930 tuition
$13,800 on campus room & board
$2,740 books
$630 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$9,716 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
100% of students receive aid
25% get federal aid ($5,016 avg)
9% get state aid ($4,615 avg)
100% get institn'l aid ($9,716 avg)
54% get loans ($8,111 avg)

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Financial Aid

$5,410,972
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $11,416 100%
Federal Grant Aid $5,016 25%
Pell Grants $4,244 25%
Other Federal Grants $5,995 4%
Institution Grant Aid $9,716 100%
State Grant Aid $4,615 9%
Student Loans $8,111 54%
Federal Loans $6,110 54%
Other Loans $16,386 7%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
36 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 629-6100
http://www.saic.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,231
Out of State $1,231

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Jerri
  • Apr-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Strong program if you know what you want to do.

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  • 5
  • Christina from Chicago, IL
  • Dec-06-2012 I am a current student here

    You're getting a world-class education from one of the most renowned art schools in the country! The campus is outstandingly beautiful and well-equipped. It's located in the best part of the city right on the lake and you're being taught by highly-recognized, working artists from all over the world. Yes, it's worth it if you're willing to put your effort in.

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