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University of Missouri -- Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri--Kansas City, founded in 1929, is a public, comprehensive urban institution. Its 150-acre campus is located in Kansas City, MO.

Tuition & Fees

$10,396

$26,134

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
56%
400-499
14%
300-399
3%
200-299
3%
700-800
30%
600-699
26%
500-599
31%
400-499
12%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
24%
24-29
30%
18-23
36%
12-17
10%
30-36
12%
24-29
41%
18-23
32%
12-17
15%
30-36
20%
24-29
37%
18-23
38%
12-17
5%
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

1

teacher

15

students

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Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,602
Declined + 2,776
Total Received 6,378
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Public

11,337

undergraduate students

5,057

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Liberal Arts
  3. Nursing
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Codes

SAT 6872
ACT 2380

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School Facts

University of Missouri--Kansas City, founded in 1929, is a public, comprehensive urban institution. Its 150-acre campus is located in Kansas City, MO.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 16,394
Established in 1929
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AALS (Association of American Law Schools)
•  ABA (American Bar Association)
•  ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education)
•  ADA (American Dental Association)
•  ALA (American Library Association)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
•  NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Kansas City, MO

150-acre, urban campus in Kansas City (population: 488,943). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation around campus. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Missouri — Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
9%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
52%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 2% of male students
 
7 sororities 4% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
33%
Top 1/4
61%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
56%
400-499
14%
300-399
3%
200-299
3%
700-800
30%
600-699
26%
500-599
31%
400-499
12%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
24%
24-29
30%
18-23
36%
12-17
10%
30-36
12%
24-29
41%
18-23
32%
12-17
15%
30-36
20%
24-29
37%
18-23
38%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline April 1 (priority deadline)
June 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,602
Declined + 2,776
Total Received 6,378

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Alice Arredondo
Director of Admissions
P: 800 886-8652
F: 816 235-5544
admissions@umkc.edu

Financial Aid

56%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,397

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,844
Room $7,233
Board $3,657
Additional fees $1,552
Books & supplies $862
Total $22,148
Average Financial Aid - $10,397
Total with Avg. Aid $11,751

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $13,391,379
State $3,517,125
Institutional $8,844,828
Other external $2,779,691
Total $28,533,023

Non-need-based

Federal $3,736
State $564,600
Institutional $6,229,752
Other external $945,792
Total $7,743,880

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 775-8652
F: 816 235-5511
finaid@umkc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Scott Young
Director of Financial Aid
youngsc@umkc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

table tennis

Club Sports - Women's

table tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, flag football, handball, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Brandon Martin (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Western Athletic Conference
Mascot
Kangaroos
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Studies
Anesthesia
Art History
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business Administration
Cellular/Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counseling/Guidance
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Criminology
Curriculum/Instruction
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Education
Dentistry
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Educational Administration
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurial Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/Urban Geosciences
Executive M.B.A.
Executive Master of Entrepreneurial Real Estate
Finance
Geography
Geology
Health Sciences
History
Information Technology
Jazz Studies
Languages/Literatures
Law
Liberal Arts
Liberal Studies
Mathematics/Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Technology
Medicine
Middle School Education
Music
Music Composition
Music Conducting
Music Education
Music History/Literature
Music Performance
Music Theory
Music Therapy
Nursing
Oral Biology
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Reading Education
Romance Languages
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Studio Art
Taxation
Theatre
Theatre Design/Technology
Theatre/Acting
Urban Affairs
Urban Planning/Design
Urban Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Liberal Arts
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

16,394

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

69%

11,337
students

Female
57%
6,479

Male
43%
4,858

31%

5,057
students

Female
57%
2,885

Male
43%
2,172

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

58%

6,606
students

Female
57%
3,749

Male
43%
2,857

42%

4,731
students

Female
58%
2,730

Male
42%
2,001

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

57%

Transfer applicants accepted

70%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 53
Countries most often represented China
India
Kuwait
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Joy Stevenson
Director of International Student Affairs
816 235-1113
isao@umkc.edu

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