The campus of School of The Art Institute of Chicago is in Chicago, IL, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at School of The Art Institute of Chicago include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Course Topics

The school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. School of The Art Institute of Chicago is known for its programs in art studies and fine arts.

School of The Art Institute of Chicago Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

School of The Art Institute of Chicago has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, School of The Art Institute of Chicago had 3,006 students enrolled (2,837 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education including preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide education services in written, spoken, and media formats. (Excerpted from the Art Institute of Chicago's Corporate Charter.)"