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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$44,912 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$33,112 tuition
$9,650 on campus room & board
$2,000 books
$150 fees

$44,762 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$33,112 tuition
$9,650 on campus room & board
$2,000 books
N/A fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$14,773 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
100% of students receive aid
44% get federal aid ($5,815 avg)
22% get state aid ($2,052 avg)
100% get institn'l aid ($14,773 avg)
78% get loans ($7,202 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.17% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.17% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$3,968,557
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $17,796 100%
Federal Grant Aid $5,815 44%
Pell Grants $4,375 44%
Other Federal Grants $1,584 40%
Institution Grant Aid $14,773 100%
State Grant Aid $2,052 22%
Student Loans $7,202 78%
Federal Loans $6,241 78%
Other Loans $10,458 7%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Kansas City Art Institute offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
(816) 472-4852
http://www.kcai.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,280
Out of State $1,280

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Angelina from Hickory, NC
  • Dec-17-2012 I am a current student here

    The experience at KCAI helps you find yourself, for lack of better terms. It helps you create yourself and helps you realize what is truly important in your life. The school provides adequate learning techniques and you'll get a lot of experience with new things.

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  • 2
  • Kitt from Kansas City, MO
  • Jun-27-2012 I am a current student here

    I don't always feel that it's worth the money, but if you're in the right department it is. The teachers are pretty well worth it, though.

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  • 4
  • Ashley from Kansas City, MO
  • Jun-26-2012 I am a current student here

    Tuition is a bit pricy and you will be spending a bit extra during the semester on supplies, but it will influence your work positively

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  • 3
  • Sydney from Kansas City, MO
  • Feb-14-2012 I am a current student here

    although the school is very generous with financial aid, supply costs add up! this school is expensive to attend, but in exchange you get great one on one time with professors.

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