School of the Art Institute of Chicago: what international applicants need

What are School of the Art Institute of Chicago's application deadlines for 2026–27?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's acceptance rate?

77.5% for students who started in fall 2024: School of the Art Institute of Chicago admitted 5,133 of its 6,626 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is School of the Art Institute of Chicago's application fee for international students?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's application fee is $85 for international applicants: $20 more than the $65 US applicants pay.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does School of the Art Institute of Chicago accept?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. School of the Art Institute of Chicago requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does School of the Art Institute of Chicago have?

783 of School of the Art Institute of Chicago's 2,805 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 27.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does School of the Art Institute of Chicago cost for international students?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $56,420, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,550. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $80,950 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source