School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The deadlines for submitting applications for the Indian students at the School of Art Institute of Chicago are:-

For the undergraduate programs:

1. Merit Action deadline- November 15.
2. Merit Scholarship deadline for the first year- January 15.
3. Merit and the Final Application Deadline: April 15.

For the graduate programs:

1. Priority Application Deadline- December 1.
2. Final Application Deadline January 10.

An average Indian student can join the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The entry requirements are:-

1. 4 year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required.
2. TOEFL score- 85
3. IELTS score- 6.5
4. Official transcripts, SOP, 2 LORs, ePortfolio and interview are required.

Tier 1 or Tier 2 colleges students can easily meet these requirements.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the world is ranked among top 10 arts and design schools in the World by QS World University Rankings. It is also ranked as 11 in QS World University Rankings by subject 2023. Columbia University's National Art Journalism also named it "The Most Influential College in the United States". The Institute is the leading graphic design school of 2020. Overall it is one of the best Art Institute in the United States.

Most preferred course by Indian students at School of Art Institute of Chicago is Master of Fine Arts in Studio. It is a 60-credit programme that supports creative work, inquiry, and investigation across 14 different departments. This programme encourages students to move beyond their home departments and work with faculty and peers in any area that supports their graduate work and research. The purpose of this degree is to prepare students to enter into their chosen fields of practice or to pursue their unique professional pathways as independent artists. It is ranked 10 by Art and Design QS 2024 Ranking.

The student's reviews of the School of the Art Institute are generally positive. It is rated 4.0 at Niche. Students are amazed by the broad range of people with different backgrounds, and interests that all come together in this art school.

There are no application fees for the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. The modes of fee payment include:

1. Check for Money Order: Payments can be made in US currency, drawn on a US Bank, and sent to the SAIC Bursar's office. 
2. Credit/Debit Card: Through Transact with 2.85% fees for the US Card and 4.25% for the foreign cards.
3. Wire Transfer: Instructions of wire transfer can be obtained through Transact.
4. International Payments: Options include Convera and Flywire accessible through Transact.

Yes, Columbus College of Art and Design is cheaper than the School of Art Institute of Chicago.The cost comparison is mentioned below-

• Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)-
  • Tuition-$40,824 per year.
  • Total estimated cost (including room and board, books and other expenses)-Around $59,865 per year.
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)-
  • Tuition-Approximately $53,280 per year.
  • Total estimated cost (including room and board, books, and other expenses)-Estimated to be around $70,000 to $75,000 per year.