Cost of Attendance

Making college affordable is a top priority at KCAI. We help over 99% of our students find the financial aid they need to pursue their B.F.A. degree.

Use the tables below to explore potential costs associated with attending.

Direct Costs - Direct costs are defined as costs that will appear on your student invoice.
Indirect Costs - Indirect costs are expenses you may incur while attending KCAI. These costs will vary, but should be considered as you budget your expenses. The costs in the table below are estimates to help you plan.

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Living On-Campus

Direct Costs

  • Annual Tuition (12-18 credits) - $42,000
  • Annual Campus Fee - $800
  • Annual Technology Fee - $600
  • Annual Health and Wellness Fee - $150
  • Barbara Marshall Residence Hall Double Room - $9,170
  • Barbara Marshall Residence Hall 14/19 Food Plan - $3,340/$3,730

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance - $59,792

Indirect Costs

  • Additional food allowance estimate* - $882
  • Books and Supplies - $800
  • Personal Expenses - $1,300
  • Transportation - $750

*Students are billed directly for a 14 or 19 food plan of their choice. This additional food allowance estimate provides students with the ability to budget for 21 meals per week.

Living Off Campus

Direct Costs

  • Annual Tuition (12-18 credits) - $42,000
  • Annual Campus Fee - $800
  • Annual Technology Fee - $600
  • Annual Health and Wellness Fee - $150

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance - $57,650

Indirect Costs

  • Housing and Food - $10,000
  • Books and Supplies - $800
  • Personal Expenses - $$1,700
  • Transportation - $1,600

Living With A Parent or Guardian

Direct Costs

  • Annual Tuition (12-18 credits) - $42,000
  • Annual Campus Fee - $800
  • Annual Technology Fee - $600
  • Annual Health and Wellness Fee - $150

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance - $49,850

Indirect Costs

  • Housing and Food - $2,600
  • Books and Supplies - $800
  • Personal Expenses - $1,300
  • Transportation - $1,600