Established in 1885, Kansas City Art Institute is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kansas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 137 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. KCAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.