Kansas City Art Institute: what international applicants need

What are Kansas City Art Institute's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Kansas City Art Institute has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Kansas City Art Institute's acceptance rate?

54.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Kansas City Art Institute admitted 616 of its 1,125 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Kansas City Art Institute require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Kansas City Art Institute is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Kansas City Art Institute's application fee for international students?

Kansas City Art Institute charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Kansas City Art Institute accept?

Kansas City Art Institute doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Kansas City Art Institute require?

Kansas City Art Institute doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Kansas City Art Institute require the Common App personal essay?

No. Kansas City Art Institute doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Kansas City Art Institute have?

5 of Kansas City Art Institute's 813 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Kansas City Art Institute cost for international students?

Kansas City Art Institute's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $44,550, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,651. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $64,875 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source