Kansas City Art Institute
- 4 Year
- KANSAS CITY, MO
College
Kansas City Art Institute
- grade C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- KANSAS CITY, MO
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 324 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade unavailable
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
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From Kansas City Art Institute
Welcome to the Kansas City Art Institute. We’re glad you are here. We’d like to get to know you and work with you to create a personal path for your future.
KCAI provides a rigorous, diverse curriculum and an immersive studio experience for students who are passionate about the realization of their ideas. Of all the schools you’ll explore, we’re confident that none offers more personal guidance, artistic tools and resources, or opportunities for creative stimulation than you’ll find here.
We invite you to schedule a visit soon.
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Kansas City Art Institute Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1020-1280
ACT Range
20-27
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Cost
Net Price
$27,274 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,787 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 17 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 18 responses39%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 18 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects40 Graduates
- Illustration32 Graduates
- Painting21 Graduates
- Graphic Design17 Graduates
- Arts11 Graduates
- Cinematography and Video Production10 Graduates
- Art History8 Graduates
- Sculpture8 Graduates
- Ceramics7 Graduates
- Photography7 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
728 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
No data available
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
77%
Poll
96%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 23 responsesPoll
89%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 27 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responsesKansas City Art Institute Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 324 reviews
"Imagine what the world has yet to see". A perfect motto. When I visited as a potential student, I was left imagining all the different possibilities of what my life could be if/when I attend the school. The walking distances between the classes, the cafeteria, and the museum were extremely manageable and comforting to know that they could be reached in less than 10 minutes! The faculty gave presentations of the different courses the school offers, it left me in awe as I repeatedly learned of classes I didn't know existed. And not only that, but how they could be incorporated into the varies types of art mediums that students already know and want to do as their career. The architectural designs of the buildings and their interior made it all the more stunning as things were organized by size,color, or aesthetic. The school also contained TONS of expression from their students as murals were painted around the studios! It's everything my younger self dreamed of going to for my future.
My time at the Kansas City Art Institute thus far has been in-arguably educational in more ways than just artistically academic. KCAI provides a multitude of artistic disciplines that range from very broad and universally applicable, and specific crafts that pertain to certain artistic ventures. As a multi-medium artist that works in dozens of different mediums, I've garnered skills that I can take with me into every field I plan on traversing. I love that there is such a large range of students and teachers from many different backgrounds that both attend the institute. As a first-generation, under-privileged student who pays for tuition out-of-pocket, I like to see that there is effort from the school to provide resources to help students like me with essentials such as housing, books, counseling, and so-forth. That being said, I feel as if there could be more, especially for more specific student situations. KCAI is constantly changing, and it reminds me that change is good.
I think that my experience at the Kansas City Art Institute has been so enjoyable because of how supportive the staff are. I'm currently undergoing personal trauma due to an unexpected death in my family, but my professors and staff have been incredibly helpful and understanding throughout the process. I've enjoyed the Foundation program that freshmen go through because it allows time to let you make a decision about what you truly want to major in. Before coming here I wanted to major in illustration, but now I want to major in graphic design. Overall, I'm really happy I chose to come here over other art institutes. The only change I wish to see would be that meal plans are required if you live on campus. I personally do not benefit from the meal plan because I am such a picky eater.