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University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, MO. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Location of University of Missouri-Kansas City

Contact information for University of Missouri-Kansas City are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 8162351000
Website: www.umkc.edu/
Admissions: www.umkc.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: finaid.umkc.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

You can apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City online at: https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

University of Missouri-Kansas City is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Missouri-Kansas City

Here’s what University of Missouri-Kansas City requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City maintains an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 760. Math scores were between 650 and 790.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 640 to 760 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 650 to 790 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1290 to 1550.
SAT Total Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 1290 to 1550 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City ranged between 20 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 20 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Missouri-Kansas City can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,209 1,489 67%
Women 3,977 2,976 75%

Can I Afford University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The average net price after aid at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $12,837. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $11,750
In-State Fees $1,621
Out-of-State Tuition $30,650
Out-of-State Fees $1,621
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $13,371
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $32,271

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 12% of students at University of Missouri-Kansas City receive some form of financial aid (1,242 students).

Nearly 55% of students at University of Missouri-Kansas City receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,214 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,772.

Student Loan Debt

24% of University of Missouri-Kansas City undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,887 per year.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,410 students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City, all undergraduate. University of Missouri-Kansas City is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,618 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Kansas City undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 562
Black or African American 807
Hispanic 1,019
White 3,368
American Indian/Alaska Native 19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 390
Non-Resident 211

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Missouri-Kansas City Students
State First-Time UG Students
Missouri 914
Kansas 300
Illinois 28
Nebraska 13
Oklahoma 10

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,305 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City took at least one online class — of those, 56 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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