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University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a medium, public institution located in Kansas City, mo. Founded in 1929, University of Missouri-Kansas City offers undergraduate degrees in 166 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,479 undergraduates
cost $11,989 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Missouri-Kansas City? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.5%
SAT score average 1231
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.51
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Missouri-Kansas City is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,989
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,262
Books & supplies $814
Other expenses $4,222
Cost of attendance* $29,287
Average financial aid package $15,333
Estimated cost $13,954 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,638
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,262
Books & supplies $814
Other expenses $4,222
Cost of attendance* $46,936
Average financial aid package $15,333
Estimated cost $31,603 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Missouri-Kansas City has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,479, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

15,327

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
27%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Missouri-Kansas City, students love their The Chocolate Society. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64110
phone 816-235-1000
address https://www.umkc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

The chocolate society

Biological sciences society

Indian students association

American student dental association

The african american student union

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Missouri-Kansas City to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City? 

The acceptance rate for University of Missouri-Kansas City is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The average high school GPA for University of Missouri-Kansas City students was 3.51.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Missouri-Kansas City?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Missouri-Kansas City including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,148.

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