Kansas City Art Institute Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into Kansas City Art Institute? The school has a 65% acceptance rate. Last year, 506 out of 778 applicants were admitted making Kansas City Art Institute a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 50 percent. Kansas City Art Institute typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
65% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 480 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 690 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1300 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kansas City Art Institute?
Kansas City Art Institute typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. 13 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
SAT scores are not required for admission consideration at Kansas City Art Institute.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1300 and Above | Good | >76% |
| 1160 to 1300 | Avg + | 65%-76% |
| 1020 to 1160 | Avg - | 52%-65% |
| 880 to 1020 | Reach | 39%-52% |
| Less than 880 | Low | <39% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Kansas City Art Institute?
Admission data indicates that Kansas City Art Institute regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kansas City Art Institute.
ACT scores are not required for admission consideration at Kansas City Art Institute.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >76% |
| 23 to 25 | Avg + | 65%-76% |
| 21 to 23 | Avg - | 52%-65% |
| 19 to 21 | Reach | 39%-52% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <39% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need about average high school grades to get into Kansas City Art Institute. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kansas City Art Institute was 3.21 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Kansas City Art Institute accepts 65% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 14% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 24% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 22% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 587 | 191 | 778 |
| Accepted | 391 | 115 | 506 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 60% | 65% |
| Enrolled | 128 | 35 | 163 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 30% | 32% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 226 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Kansas City Art Institute before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mar 22 |
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Feb 20 |
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kansas City Art Institute and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Not applicable |
| High School GPA | Not applicable |
| High School Class Rank | Not applicable |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not applicable |
| Recommendations | Not applicable |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177746 IPEDS survey data for Kansas City Art Institute.