Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 811 • Total: 811

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO
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Website

www.kcai.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 172 (21.2%) • Female: 639 (78.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	29	3.6%
Black/African American	65	8.0%
Hispanic/Latino	116	14.3%
White	494	60.9%
Two or More Races	67	8.3%
International	13	1.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

60.3%

662 admitted from 1,097 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/01/2025
RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

64.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

52.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$57,451

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $43,000

Room & Board

$13,651

Books & Supplies

$800

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$26,293
$30,001-48,000	$25,105
$48,001-75,000	$27,663
$75,001-110,000	$29,943
$110,001+	$30,840

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$30,142

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Common questions about Kansas City Art Institute

What is Kansas City Art Institute's acceptance rate?

Kansas City Art Institute accepts 60% of applicants, from 1,097 applications.

How much does Kansas City Art Institute cost?

Tuition and fees are $43,000. Families earning under $30,000 pay $26,293 on average after aid.

Does Kansas City Art Institute require SAT or ACT scores?

Kansas City Art Institute does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Kansas City Art Institute's graduation rate?

65% of students graduate within six years.