SAIC is one of the highest historical affiliated independent institutions of art and design in the country. The college is dedicated to providing liberal arts, arts, and design education opportunities to all its students.
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago scholarships are based on merit. The students have to showcase extravagant levels of thoughtfulness, conceptual capabilities, academic skills, and creativity. The university provides scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- The university has established and maintains highly certified relationships and exchange partnerships with other schools all around the world.