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Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Kansas City Art Institute campus
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Admission rate
55%
Accessible
Average net price
$31,165
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings
$40,314
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Kansas City Art Institute is a private nonprofit college in Kansas City, MO with 812 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $31,165 per year ($27,174 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $40,314 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
55%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,097
Fall 2023
Admitted
662
Fall 2023
Yield
36%
of admitted students enrolled

What Kansas City Art Institute looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$63,262
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$45,674

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$27,174
  • $30–48k$29,208
  • $48–75k$28,660
  • $75–110k$33,503
  • $110k+$35,523

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$40,314
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
812
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
48%
  • White61%
  • Hispanic17%
  • Black8%
  • Asian4%

Kansas City Art Institute FAQ

What is Kansas City Art Institute's acceptance rate?+

Kansas City Art Institute admits 55% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Kansas City Art Institute test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Kansas City Art Institute?+

In Fall 2023, 1,097 students applied to Kansas City Art Institute and 662 were admitted; 240 enrolled.

Does Kansas City Art Institute consider legacy status?+

No. Kansas City Art Institute reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Kansas City Art Institute require an essay?+

Kansas City Art Institute reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Kansas City Art Institute cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $63,262 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,165.

What is Kansas City Art Institute's graduation rate?+

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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