Overview
The Kansas City Art Institute is a private school of fine arts and design based in Kansas City, Missouri. KCAI primarily promotes a learn-by-doing program with their professional, studio-oriented majors, such as Creative Writing, Sculpture, and Animation, but the school also features a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. All of the faculty are practicing artist, designers, and scholars, and the campus is 200 yards from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Acceptance Rate:
60%
Average Net Price:
$30,452
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1158
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $44,550 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $44,550 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,651 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,721
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,771
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,601
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2550
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,771
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,363,712
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,505,204
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
77%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,882
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
76%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,486
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,473
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1097
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
58
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
87%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1158
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
789
Total Number of Undergrads
789
0
100
54%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
14
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
11
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
5
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,200
Top 5 Cities
Kansas City
New York
Saint Louis
Los Angeles
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Kansas City Art Institute
Hallmark Cards
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Garmin International
MoolaPitch.com
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,250
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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