San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco, CA
299
Students
16,140
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
74%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
San Francisco Art Institute is a Comprehensive institution located in San Francisco, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Visual And Performing Arts Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
451
Applied
337
Accepted
299
Enrolled
Female Admissions
309
Females Applied
232
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
142
Males Applied
105
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
75
Application Fee
3.05
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio and artist statement for BFA applicants, critical essay for BA applicants |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 25 | 21 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,664
Fees
870
Full-time student fees
15,709
Room & board
11,650
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
16,140
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,709
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,817
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,416
Avg. Loan Aid
8,361
Avg. Grant Aid
5,679
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
299
Total Undergrad students
21%
International Students
64%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.05% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 41.14% |
| Asian | 8.03% |
| Two or more races | 7.69% |
| Other | 5.35% |
Gender
Male (37.46%)
Female (62.54%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 36% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
MFAMA Exhibition, Walter & McBean Galleries Openings and SFAI Alumni Weekend + Exhibition
MFAMA Exhibition, Walter & McBean Galleries Openings and SFAI Alumni Weekend + Exhibition
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Union, LOGS (Legion of Graduate Students), Film Club, Photo Club and SFAeye
Student Union, LOGS (Legion of Graduate Students), Film Club, Photo Club and SFAeye
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security cameras
security cameras
Faculty
92
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 70
Male - 46
Female - 46