San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco Art Institute at a Glance
- U.S. influence rank
- #260
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About San Francisco Art Institute
According to Wikipedia, San Francisco Art Institute was a private college of contemporary art in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1871, SFAI was one of the oldest art schools in the United States and the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Approximately 220 undergraduates and 112 graduate students were enrolled in 2021. The institution was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design , and was a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design . The school closed permanently in July 2022.
How Much Does San Francisco Art Institute Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Where is San Francisco Art Institute?
San Francisco Art Institute is located at 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94133-2299.
What Is San Francisco Art Institute Known For?
San Francisco Art Institute is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are San Francisco Art Institute's Most Influential Alumni?
San Francisco Art Institute's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Literature, and Philosophy. Here are some of San Francisco Art Institute's most famous alumni:
- Annie Leibovitz
- An American photographer .
- Gutzon Borglum
- An American sculptor.
- Emily Carr
- A Canadian painter and writer .
- Matthew Rolston
- An American photographer, music video director.
- Richard Diebenkorn
- An American painter .
- Paul McCarthy
- An American performance and installation artist.
- Kehinde Wiley
- An African-American painter.
- Jerry Garcia
- An American guitarist and singer .
- Michael Heizer
- An American painter and sculptor.
- Jonathan Crary
- An American art critic.
- Catherine Opie
- An American photographer.
- Spike Jonze
- An American filmmaker.
