School of the Art Institute of Chicago: cost & net price by income
Chicago, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $40,785 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $50,829. Published in-state tuition is $54,530. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$40,785/yr
- $30k–$48k$41,804/yr
- $48k–$75k$42,260/yr
- $75k–$110k$48,502/yr
- $110k+$50,829/yr
School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $54,530
- Out-of-state tuition
- $54,530
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is about $40,785 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- At School of the Art Institute of Chicago, published in-state tuition is $54,530 and out-of-state tuition is $54,530 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is School of the Art Institute of Chicago worth the cost?
- FindU gives School of the Art Institute of Chicago a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)