Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, Missouri · Private
Kansas City Art Institute admitted 60% of 1,097 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 65% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Kansas City Art Institute’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Kansas City Art Institute’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,300 a year. After grants, students paid $30,142 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate?
Kansas City Art Institute admitted 60% of applicants: 662 of 1,097 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Kansas City Art Institute’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Kansas City Art Institute’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Kansas City Art Institute have supplemental essays?
No. Kansas City Art Institute doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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