First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: kcai.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 40 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 28 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 13 |
| Painting | 12 |
| Printmaking | 8 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 7 |
| Sculpture | 5 |
Show the other 4 majors
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 4 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 2 |
| Photography | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
2,253,579 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.0 of 20
Elevation
924 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
22°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
11.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
47 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,620 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Missouri-Kansas City1 mi
- Rockhurst University1 mi
- Ottawa University-Kansas City8 mi
- Ottawa University-Online8 mi
- Avila University9 mi
- Park University11 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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