Kansas City Art Institute

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4 Year
Kansas City, MO
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Overview

Total enrollment

813

Location Kansas City, Missouri
Website kcai.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Kansas City's cultural Crossroads Arts District, the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a private art and design college established in 1885. The 16-acre urban campus features a blend of historic buildings, including the Edward Dodge Mansion, alongside modern academic and studio facilities. KCAI offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees across multiple disciplines, with particularly strong programs in animation, illustration, ceramics, and fiber arts. The college maintains selective admission standards based on portfolio review and academic achievement, and students are required to live in on-campus housing during their first two years. The campus includes specialized working studios, the Jannes Library and Learning Center, and the H&R Block Artspace, which serves as a contemporary art exhibition space.

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Admission Standards

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GPA 3.32

Acceptance Rate

54.8%

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Enrollment Rate 35.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,550

Costs for Kansas City Art Institute
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,550
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$1,550
Room and Board		$13,651
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,874
Total One Year Cost		$66,425

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kansas City Art Institute are Visual and Performing Arts, Communications Technology, and English and Literature. 78% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 16% in Communications Technology, and 5% in English and Literature.