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San Francisco Art Institute

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world rank  2355

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Overview

Established in 1871, the San Francisco Art Institute is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Francisco (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational US higher education institution. San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 152-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SFAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

San Francisco Art Institute's Control Typeprivate

Entity

San Francisco Art Institute's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

San Francisco Art Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

San Francisco Art Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym SFAI
Founded 1871
Colours Gray and clear

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University Location

Address 800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco
94133-2299 California
United States
San Francisco Art Institute's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
San Francisco Art Institute Phone Number +1 (415) 771 7020
San Francisco Art Institute Fax Number +1 (415) 749 1951

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following San Francisco Art Institute's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify San Francisco Art Institute's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This San Francisco Art Institute's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at San Francisco Art Institute.

San Francisco Art Institute: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic San Francisco Art Institute's admission information.

San Francisco Art Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


San Francisco Art Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has San Francisco Art Institute a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

San Francisco Art Institute's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • - Secondary school GPA is required
  • - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • - Secondary school record is required
  • - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • - Recommendations are recommended
  • - Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • - Admission test scores are required
  • - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
  • - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended


    San Francisco Art Institute's International Students Admission International Students Admission

    International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


    San Francisco Art Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

    800 Chestnut Street
    San Francisco 94133-2206
    (415) 7494500
    (800) 345 7324

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for San Francisco Art Institute.

San Francisco Art Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

San Francisco Art Institute has an enrollment range of under-250 students making it a very small-sized institution.


San Francisco Art Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


San Francisco Art Institute's Control Type Control Type

San Francisco Art Institute is a private higher education institution.


San Francisco Art Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

San Francisco Art Institute is a non-profit higher education institution.


San Francisco Art Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


San Francisco Art Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


San Francisco Art Institute's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

San Francisco Art Institute does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official San Francisco Art Institute's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of San Francisco Art Institute's main facilities:


San Francisco Art Institute's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit San Francisco Art Institute's Library

San Francisco Art Institute's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 33,290 physical volumes, 3,245 physical media, 759 digital/electronic media and 1 licensed digital/electronic database. The library is managed by a total number of 2 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. The library has a total library expenditure lower than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

San Francisco Art Institute's Housing University Housing

Not reported


San Francisco Art Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of San Francisco Art Institute's main services:


San Francisco Art Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

San Francisco Art Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

San Francisco Art Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

San Francisco Art Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

San Francisco Art Institute's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


San Francisco Art Institute's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

San Francisco Art Institute is legally recognized and/or accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important San Francisco Art Institute's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important San Francisco Art Institute's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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Video Presentation

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