School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,160

Cost of attendance at School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,160

Cost of attendance at School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago was $50,214. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago net price calculator

$50,214

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of School of the Art Institute of Chicago for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$50,214	$1,392 (3%)	$38,993	$39,796	$44,233	$47,826	$52,311
2021	$51,606	$1,439 (3%)	$40,785	$41,804	$42,260	$48,502	$50,829
2020	$50,167	$2,382 (5%)	$38,617	$40,684	$41,809	$47,467	$49,700
2019	$47,785	$2,057 (4%)	$38,308	$39,995	$40,663	$45,272	$47,184
2018	$45,728	$2,234 (5%)	$37,576	$38,564	$41,086	$43,650	$46,078
2017	$43,494	$884 (2%)	$34,018	$36,050	$39,399	$40,923	$43,199
2016	$44,378	$1,209 (3%)	$35,717	$37,114	$38,708	$41,482	$41,828
2015	$45,587	$2,085 (5%)	$37,018	$39,102	$40,438	$44,051	$44,468
2014	$43,502	--	$35,840	$36,214	$39,114	$40,441	$42,121

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of School of the Art Institute of Chicago's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$67,380	$550	$53,160	$11,900	$2,320
2021	$66,830	$2,240 (3%)	$53,160	$11,900	$1,770
2020	$64,590	$1,740 (3%)	$50,920	$11,900	$1,770
2019	$62,850	$2,120 (3%)	$49,310	$11,770	$1,770
2018	$60,730	$1,680 (3%)	$47,420	$11,540	$1,770
2017	$59,050	$1,920 (3%)	$45,750	$11,530	$1,770
2016	$57,130	$1,760 (3%)	$43,960	$11,400	$1,770
2015	$55,370	$1,825 (3%)	$42,230	$11,370	$1,770
2014	$53,545	$505	$40,585	$11,220	$1,740
2013	$54,050	--	$39,020	$13,320	$1,710

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 990 dormitories available to its students at $13,500 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is $1,500 per month.
Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at School of the Art Institute of Chicago for one academic year is $2,480, which works out to $276 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: School of the Art Institute of Chicago estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,320.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, School of the Art Institute of Chicago estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,000

If living off-campus, with family: $2,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is School of the Art Institute of Chicago application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,740	$1,798
For out-of-state students	$1,740	$1,798

Housing and Meal

School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at School of the Art Institute of Chicago for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,480	$13,500	N/A	990
2021	$2,480	$13,100	N/A	1,057
2020	$2,520	$12,670	N/A	1,057
2019	$2,510	$12,300	N/A	999
2018	$2,510	$11,900	N/A	912
2017	$2,040	$11,600	N/A	879
2016	$1,550	$11,300	N/A	844

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by School of the Art Institute of Chicago during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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