C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Kansas City Art Institute

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Kansas City, Missouri 64111

🌐 www.kcai.edu/

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

16/100

Resources

C+

64/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

38/100

Quick Stats

789

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

60%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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Avg home value near campus: $277,509
Avg rent near campus: $1,344/mo — vs ~$1,019/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Kansas City Art Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14

Illustration

of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$42,000	$42,000
Room	$9,170
Board	$3,730
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$59,300	$59,300

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

77%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Illustration 40 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 28 grads/yr Graphic Design 15 grads/yr Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 13 grads/yr Painting 12 grads/yr Printmaking 8 grads/yr Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 7 grads/yr Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5 grads/yr Sculpture 5 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 4 grads/yr Industrial and Product Design 2 grads/yr Photography 2 grads/yr Creative Writing 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Kansas City Art Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Artists and related workers, all other

$73k/yr 13,900 jobs

Set and exhibit designers

$66k/yr 31,300 jobs

Designers, all other

$66k/yr 28,600 jobs

Special effects artists and animators

$100k/yr 57,100 jobs

Art directors

$111k/yr 135,000 jobs

Web and digital interface designers

$98k/yr 128,900 jobs

Graphic designers

$61k/yr 265,900 jobs

Student Demographics

789

Total Students

79%

Women

94%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 15%

Black 8%

Asian 4%

Two or More 8%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kansas City Art Institute?

Kansas City Art Institute has an acceptance rate of 60%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Kansas City Art Institute?

Tuition at Kansas City Art Institute is $42,000 for in-state students and $42,000 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute?

The graduation rate at Kansas City Art Institute is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Kansas City Art Institute a good school?

Kansas City Art Institute has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Kansas City Art Institute?

Kansas City Art Institute has a total enrollment of 789 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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