Costs of attending KCAI, which include tuition and fees, room and board and books and supplies are the primary expenses associated with higher education. Other costs that may vary from student to student include transportation and personal expenses.
A $200 enrollment deposit is required for all accepted students to secure their space at KCAI. This deposit remains on file until after graduation when it is returned to students less any incurred damages.
$15,381 per semester, $30,762 per year for full-time students (12 to 18 credit hours per semester).
For students taking more 18 credit hours, there is an additional charge of $1,280 per credit hour or $640 per 1/2 credit hour.
$1,280 per credit hour and $500 exchange studio fee for part-time students (less than 12 credit hours).
For full time students (12 to 18 credit hours), $0 tuition and $500 exchange studio fee.
For part time students (less than 12 credit hours), $0 tuition and $50 exchange studio fee per credit hour.
A $230 Living Center deposit is required for all accepted students residing in the Living Center along with their Living Center Application and Room preferences. This deposit remains on file until the student vacates the Living Center at the end of the year when $200 of the deposit is returned to the student less any incurred damages.
| Per semester | Per year | |
| Triple room | $4,202 | $8,404 |
| Double room | $4,686 | $9,372 |
| Single room | $6,178 | $12,356 |
The parking fee is $200 per year; applicable only to students residing in the Living Center with a vehicle. Students residing in the Living Center not wishing to purchase the parking pass can still bring a vehicle but will not have an assigned space.
Estimated costs: $750 per semester and $1,500 per year
Estimated costs: $1,750 per semester and $3,500 per year
Total = tuition/fees + room/board + books/supplies + personal/transportation
Students not residing in the Living Center may purchase meal plans as follows: 10 meals per week for $840 per semester or five meals per week for $440 per semester.
Late registration fee (starting 10 days prior to first day of class) – $200
Animation – majors – $62
Central Shop (foundation student orientation) – $15
Ceramics – majors – $462
Ceramics – electives – $137
Ceramics – glass fee – $252
Digital media – majors – $102
Digital media – electives – $52
Fiber – majors – $197
Fiber – electives – $77
Graphic design – majors – $102
Graphic design – electives – $52
Illustration – majors – $102
Illustration – electives – $52
Liberal arts audit fee – $240 (per credit hour)
Liberal arts "Globalization in History" class – $27
Painting – majors – $62
Painting – electives – $32
Printmaking – sophomore majors – $122
Printmaking – junior and senior majors – $112
Printmaking – electives – $77
Photography/digital filmmaking – majors – $197
Photography/digital filmmaking – electives – $102
Sculpture – majors – $77
Sculpture – electives – $62
Sculpture – special elective (TBA) – $62
Notes:
CASL classes will be charged the applicable fee associated with the sponsoring department.
Students who are minors in a department, or are enrolled under major plus or special status, will be charged a fee equal to the major fee for that department.
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