Kansas City Art Institute: Statistics

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# 5991 of 14,131 In the World
# 1655 of 2,597 In North America
# 1569 of 2,496 In the United States
# 40 of 67 In Missouri
# 6 of 11 In Kansas, MO
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

55%

Avg. cost to attend

$27,650 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

813

Male:Female Ratio

21:79

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Bachelor's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Kansas City Art Institute has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 55% 55% 55%
Applicants 1,125 250 873
Admissions 616 133 482
Freshmen enrolled full time 216 52 164

Admissions requirements

Formal demonstration of competencies Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 61%
â–  Asian 3%
â–  Hispanic 17%
â–  Black or African American 8%
â–  Two or more races 7%
â–  Unknown 2%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Kansas City Art Institute.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Kansas City Art Institute majors

Kansas City Art Institute has granted 137 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kansas City Art Institute.

Major Bachelor
Illustration 40
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 28
Graphic Design 15
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 13
Painting 12
Printmaking 8
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 7
Sculpture 5
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 4
Industrial and Product Design 2
Photography 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Grand Total 137

Publications & Citations

Kansas City Art Institute has published 46 scientific papers with 126 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Art & Design, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Fashion Design, and Environmental Science.

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Academic rankings

29 Notable alumni

Ryan MacDonald

1. Ryan MacDonald

1977-. (aged 49)
writer
Ryan Alexander MacDonald is an American writer, sound and visual artist. He won the American Short(er) Fiction Award for his title story in 2012.
Shawn Brixey

2. Shawn Brixey

1961-. (aged 65)
visual artist university teacher
Shawn Brixey is an artist, educator, researcher, and inventor.
Barry Kooser

3. Barry Kooser

1968-. (aged 58)
painter background artist
Barry R. Kooser is an American artist, painter, and educator who worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios between 1992 and 2003 as a background artist on films such as The Lion King, Pocahontas, Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and as background supervisor on Brother Bear. After leaving Disney, he worked independently as a painter exhibiting and selling fine art in...
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Arthur Kraft

4. Arthur Kraft

1922-1977 (aged 55)
sculptor painter muralist
Arthur M. Kraft was an American painter, sculptor and muralist. A native of Kansas City, Kraft was a member of the expressionist movement.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names KCAI
Founded 1885
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 189
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Address 4415 Warwick Blvd Kansas City, Missouri, 64111-1874 United States
City Population 508,000
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