Kansas City Art Institute

Around 58% of applicants get into Kansas City Art Institute each year. Out of 990 applications received in 2023, 579 students were offered admission.

Reach out to Kansas City Art Institute's admissions department for more information on applying.

Kansas City Art Institute Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Kansas City Art Institute's admissions stats.

Kansas City Art Institute 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Kansas City Art Institute Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Kansas City Art Institute.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 21

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Want to Apply Early to Kansas City Art Institute?

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Kansas City Art Institute does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Kansas City Art Institute will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 21.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Kansas City Art Institute Admissions

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Transferring to Kansas City Art Institute

For more information on transferring to Kansas City Art Institute, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City Art Institute has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Kansas City Art Institute?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Kansas City Art Institute

Curious about the factors that are considered by Kansas City Art Institute during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Kansas City Art Institute for more information on admission factors.

Kansas City Art Institute Application Requirements

To apply to Kansas City Art Institute, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Kansas City Art Institute's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	986	19	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Kansas City Art Institute?

Students admitted to Kansas City Art Institute have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31% submitted a class rank. At Kansas City Art Institute 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Kansas City Art Institute, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	25%
3.25 and 3.49	28%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	12%
2.00 and 2.49	8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Kansas City Art Institute directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Kansas City Art Institute is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Kansas City Art Institute

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Kansas City Art Institute during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Kansas City Art Institute Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Kansas City Art Institute?

❌ Students who are admitted to Kansas City Art Institute must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Kansas City Art Institute accept transfer credits?

✅ Kansas City Art Institute accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Kansas City Art Institute accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Kansas City Art Institute?

✅ Kansas City Art Institute is not test optional.

What is Kansas City Art Institute's acceptance rate?

✅ Kansas City Art Institute's acceptance rate is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kansas City Art Institute?

❌ Kansas City Art Institute does not offer early decision.

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