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Kansas City Art Institute Admission Requirements

Kansas City, Missouri

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Your chances of getting into Kansas City Art Institute

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

58.5%
Admission Difficulty for Kansas City Art Institute
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Kansas City Art Institute is 58.5%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kansas City Art Institute and can you get accepted?

Kansas City Art Institute is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 579 out of the 990 who applied were admitted.

Kansas City Art Institute typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.32. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Kansas City Art Institute?

58% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kansas City Art Institute you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.32 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Kansas City Art Institute GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.32

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Kansas City Art Institute?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kansas City Art Institute are to have around a 3.32 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Kansas City Art Institute accepts 58% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kansas City Art Institute is 3.32 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #32 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Kansas City Art Institute is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kansas City Art Institute students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Kansas City Art Institute SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Kansas City Art Institute. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Kansas City Art Institute
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SAT Scores for Kansas City Art Institute
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Kansas City Art Institute ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Kansas City Art Institute
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Kansas City Art Institute
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

68% of Kansas City Art Institute freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kansas City Art Institute students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 31%
Top 50% of class 68%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kansas City Art Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 766 224 990
Accepted 459 120 579
Acceptance Rate 60% 54% 58%
Enrolled 151 36 187
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 33% 30% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kansas City Art Institute is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kansas City Art Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kansas City Art Institute Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kansas City Art Institute
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Kansas City Art Institute often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177746 IPEDS survey data for Kansas City Art Institute.

Last updated February 24, 2024