20% of the students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are registered with the college's disability services office.
| Cost of Attendance | $73,460 |
| Tuition | $53,160 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $15,980 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,320 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,000 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 85% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 22% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 84% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 40% |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago was 3.40.
In 2020, 40% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 488 | 560 |
| 75th Percentile | 600 | 660 |
In 2020, 30% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 22 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 25 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
| Creative Writing |
| Interior Architecture |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago does not compete in intercollegiate sports.