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Students attend Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, 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, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Kansas City Art Institute is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 590. 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 613 students at the school (as of 2005).
Kansas City Art Institute offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
General Phone: (816) 472-4852
Admissions Phone: (816) 802-3300
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 802-3300
http://www.kcai.edu/
Kansas City Art Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 55 | painting, textile arts, sculpture, ceramics, fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication, illustration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 20 | printmaking, film and photography, photography |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 3 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | web design |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas City Art Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 102 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, Kansas City Art Institute had a total enrollment of 613 students (588 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 27% |
| Kansas | 18% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Kansas City Art Institute offers campus housing for 200 of its 588 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 566 | 408 | 72% | 174 | 43% |
| Men | 230 | 176 | 77% | 80 | 45% |
| Women | 336 | 232 | 69% | 94 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
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 | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 802-3300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,392 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,392 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 802-3300
Kansas City Art Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $55,072 | 3 | $49,703 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $45,700 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $35,853 | 7 | $35,780 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $36,410 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $49,092 | 19 | $40,722 |
*: 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
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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Photography And Commercial Art
Design
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