Kansas City Art Institute is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Kansas City, Missouri with 812 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, costs an average of $31,165 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Kansas City Art Institute acceptance rate and admissions
Kansas City Art Institute admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Kansas City Art Institute application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Feb 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Kansas City Art Institute’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Kansas City Art Institute tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $45,674 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,100 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $63,262 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $31,165 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $31,165 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,097 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Kansas City Art Institute's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Kansas City Art Institute graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $40,314 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 67% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Kansas City Art Institute majors and what graduates earn
Kansas City Art Institute awarded bachelor's degrees in 5 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from graphic and industrial design ($43,070).
All 5 majors at Kansas City Art Institute
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic and industrial design | 57 | $27,969 | $43,070 | $27,000 |
| Fine and studio arts | 50 | $31,133 | $37,718 | $27,000 |
| Film and photography | 6 | $18,648 | $34,253 | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 28 | $26,537 | $30,798 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 812 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 78% women, 22% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kansas City Art Institute?
Kansas City Art Institute admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Kansas City Art Institute cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $45,674. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $31,165 a year in 2024-25.
Is Kansas City Art Institute test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Kansas City Art Institute reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Kansas City Art Institute graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $40,314 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.