School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Academics
- Graduation Rate67%
- Majors Available13
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate81%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement (AP) through the College Board: SAIC awards 3 college credit hours for each AP score of 4 or 5 in ALL academic areas (priority) or studio arts. Students admitted to SAIC as first-time freshmen may transfer a maximum of 12 total combined credits from the following categories in any combination thereof: Advanced Placement (AP) through the College Board: SAIC awards 3 college credit hours for each AP score of 4 or 5 in ALL academic areas (priority) or studio arts.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, and Master's
A
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
C
- Creative Writing
D
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
F
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
H
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
I
- Interior Architecture
J
- Journalism, Other
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.