by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for School of the Art Institute of Chicago, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ran $56,420 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees totaled $980; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,440 |
| Fees | $980 |
| Total | $56,420 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how School of the Art Institute of Chicago tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, School of the Art Institute of Chicago comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at School of the Art Institute of Chicago has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,200 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,550 |
| One Year Ago | $53,550 |
| Most Recent Year | $55,440 |
The following chart shows how tuition at School of the Art Institute of Chicago has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $58,411 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.01%, so a year from now students could pay around $57,556.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $57,556 |
| In 2 Years | $58,715 |
| In 3 Years | $59,897 |
| In 4 Years | $61,103 |
| In 5 Years | $62,333 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $237,271.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, go to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Financial Aid page.
