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The Kansas City Art Institute or KCAI was founded in 1885 in Kansas City, Missouri. The school began as “Sketch Club” which was formed by art enthusiasts. The Kansas City Art Association and School of Design was created after its first exhibition in 1887. Over the years, the institute's campus has grown and now stretches over 15 acres.
KCAI offers bachelor of fine arts degree with majors in animation, ceramics, design, fiber, painting, printmaking and sculpture as well as others. Some of the notable alumni in the field of art and media from KCAI include Martin Arnold (filmmaker), Walt Disney (animator and media entrepreneur), Dennis Hopper (actor) and April Greiman (graphic designer).
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.
Applicants to Kansas City Art Institute appreciate its open admissions policy.
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 2007-2008).
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 | 64 | painting, textile arts, sculpture, ceramics, art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Media | 20 | animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | film and photography, printmaking, photography |
| Design | 17 | graphic design, illustration, design and visual communication |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | interdisciplinary studies, creative writing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | web design |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas City Art Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 119 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Kansas City Art Institute had a total enrollment of 676 students (668 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (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 178 of its 668 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,220 |
| Room and board | $ 8,294 |
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $63,951 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $49,023 | 5 | $53,235 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $44,204 | 9 | $41,508 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,790 | 4 | $37,318 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $53,075 | 20 | $45,373 |
*: 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:
Open admission 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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