Here's what School of the Art Institute of Chicago actually looks for, pulled from the real admitted-student numbers — not a wish list. Use these as the bar to clear, then see where your own profile lands.
You'll want to be at or above the 3.3–3.85 band. A few B's are survivable if the rest of the application is strong.
Most admitted students score in the 1100–1310 SAT / 21–28 ACT range. Many selective schools are test-optional right now — check School of the Art Institute of Chicago's current policy, but a score inside this band only helps.
Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77.5% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.
Want your real number instead of a range? Run your full profile and Candor estimates your odds at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, calibrated to actual outcomes.
Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on School of the Art Institute of Chicago's official admissions site before you apply.