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Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit
At a glance

54.8%

Acceptance rate

$29,555

Avg net price

782

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 161
Bachelor’s 120
Bachelor’s 40
Bachelor’s 1
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$43,000
Required fees
$1,550
Food and housing
$13,651
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$5,874
Total
$64,875
Total by year
  1. $56,60019–20
  2. $58,25020–21
  3. $56,70021–22
  4. $58,91022–23
  5. $59,30023–24
  6. $64,87524–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $29,555 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation53%
6-year graduation65%
Retention rate75%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$37,032
Median debt$27,000
Campus
Enrollment782
Student-faculty ratio10:1
SettingCity

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