Students attend Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, MO, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Kansas City Art Institute degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design, media, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Kansas City Art Institute is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Kansas City Art Institute has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 676 students at the school (as of 2007).
Kansas City Art Institute offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Kansas City Art Institute is to be a leader in the visual arts and design education by
preparing gifted students for lifelong creativity through intensive interaction with preeminent
faculty and facilities, and by stimulating active public awareness, support, and participation in the
visual arts and design."
More complete details are provided below.
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
General Phone: (816) 472-4852
http://www.kcai.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 57 | painting, ceramics, textile arts, sculpture, art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 32 | printmaking, film and photography, photography |
| Design | 20 | design and visual communication, illustration, graphic design |
| Media | 16 | desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | interdisciplinary studies, creative writing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | web design |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas City Art Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 2 |
In 2007, Kansas City Art Institute had a total enrollment of 676 students (672 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Kansas City Art Institute offers campus housing for 180 of its 672 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 724 | 444 | 61% | 220 | 50% |
| Men | 295 | 190 | 64% | 95 | 50% |
| Women | 429 | 254 | 59% | 125 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,680 |
| Room and board | $ 7,874 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Kansas City Art Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 247300)
Kansas City Art Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $60,766 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $50,899 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $41,874 | 8 | $39,587 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,000 | 3 | $34,663 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $50,713 | 18 | $43,577 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kansas City Art Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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