Paying for Kansas City Art Institute

2024 Tuition & Fee	$43,550 3.88%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kansas City Art Institute (Kansas City Art Institute) is $43,550 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,026.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $25,551. It could cover 58.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $33,749 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Kansas City Art Institute's 4-year tuition is $182,998, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $240,987.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kansas City Art Institute is $43,550. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.88% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,026.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,239 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Kansas City Art Institute Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$41,924	$15,986
2023-2024	$43,550	$14,950
Change % 2023-2024	3.88%	-6.48%
2024-2025	$45,239	$13,981

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kansas City Art Institute. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,400.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,372
	2023-2024	$1,400
	2024-2025	$1,429

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,950 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 6.48% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.40% compared to the previous year.

The Kansas City Art Institute's 2024 on-campus COA is $59,300 and off-campus COA is $57,650.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Kansas City Art Institute
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$43,550
Room & Board	$12,900	$10,000
Personal Expenses	$2,050	$3,300
Books & Supplies	$800
Cost of Attendance	$59,300	$57,650

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kansas City Art Institute?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Kansas City Art Institute is $182,998.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Kansas City Art Institute 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$44,413	$45,292	$46,189	$47,104	$182,998
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$45,292	$46,189	$47,104	$48,037	$186,622
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$46,189	$47,104	$48,037	$48,988	$190,318
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$47,104	$48,037	$48,988	$49,958	$194,087
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$48,037	$48,988	$49,958	$50,948	$197,931

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $240,987.

Kansas City Art Institute 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$59,563	$59,961	$60,452	$61,012	$240,987
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$59,961	$60,452	$61,012	$61,622	$243,047
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$60,452	$61,012	$61,622	$62,274	$245,360
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$61,012	$61,622	$62,274	$62,960	$247,868
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$61,622	$62,274	$62,960	$63,678	$250,534

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $138,783.

Kansas City Art Institute 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$34,012	$34,410	$34,901	$35,461	$138,783
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$34,410	$34,901	$35,461	$36,071	$140,843
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$34,901	$35,461	$36,071	$36,723	$143,156
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$35,461	$36,071	$36,723	$37,409	$145,664
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$36,071	$36,723	$37,409	$38,127	$148,330

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Kansas City Art Institute and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Kansas City Art Institute
	In-State	Out-of-State
Kansas City Art Institute	$43,550
Washington University in St Louis	$62,982
Saint Louis University	$53,244
Maryville University of Saint Louis	$27,166
Park University	$12,808
Lindenwood University	$21,100