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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Kansas City Art Institute admits about 5 in 10 applicants (55%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 81% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 60%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled19 of 100 · 216 students
Admitted, went elsewhere36 of 100 · 400
Not admitted45 of 100 · 509

The funnel

Applied
1,125
Admitted
616
Enrolled
216

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (53% and 55%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

35%

Yield

35% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college35%
35%
← 5%higher than 76% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college55%
55%
← More selectivemore selective than 81% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Kansas City Art Institute reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Required
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Kansas City Art Institute doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)