Does School of the Art Institute of Chicago require SAT or ACT scores?

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is test-blind and does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

The Regular Decision deadline is April 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $56,420 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Chicago, IL

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Testing policy

Test-blind

SAT range (middle 50%)

Not published — test-blind.

Annual cost (sticker price)

$56,420

Early Decision

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Early Action

November 15, 2026

Regular Decision

April 15, 2027

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Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.saic.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply-freshman — verified 2026-09-28.