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.
Accepted students who plan to enroll at KCAI for the fall or spring semesters are required to pay a $250 tuition deposit to hold their seats. This deposit is applied to tuition when a student enrolls and is refundable until May 1 for fall enrollment or Jan. 15 for spring enrollment.
$16,556 per semester, $33,112 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 $1,380 per credit hour or $690 per 1/2 credit hour.
$1,380 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 | $4,325 | $8,650 |
| Double room | $4,825 | $9,650 |
| Single room | $6,325 | $12,650 |
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: $1,000 per semester and $2,000 per year
Estimated costs: $2,125 per semester and $4,250 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 $890 per semester or five meals per week for $470 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 – $487
Ceramics – electives – $152
Ceramics – glass fee – $262
Digital media – majors – $102
Digital media – electives – $52
Fiber – majors – $197
Fiber – electives – $97
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
Photography/digital filmmaking – majors – $197
Photography/digital filmmaking – electives – $102
Printmaking – sophomore majors – $122
Printmaking – junior and senior majors – $112
Printmaking – electives – $80
Sculpture – majors – $154
Sculpture – electives – $124
Sculpture – special elective (Toward a Green Sculpture) – $75
Technology fee – $75 (all students)
Notes:
CASL classes will be charged the applicable fee associated with the sponsoring department.
Students who are minors in a department, or who 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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