University of Missouri at Kansas City

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About University of Missouri at Kansas City

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Missouri at Kansas City is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,206, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,336, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $32,181.

Kansas City, MO

$12,336

Avg in-state
tuition

$32,181

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

72%

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired for some

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1150-1540

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

21%

Unknown

1%

Black

6%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

8%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

28

Total Online Enrollment

4,091

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold75% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold13% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold37% online

Master'sCheck Bold7% online

DoctorateCheck Bold14% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$12,336$32,181
Graduate$11,712$29,400

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$786
On-campus room and board$13,147
On-campus other expenses$4,263
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$13,058
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$4,263
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$4,263

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$30,532$50,377
Off-campus without family$30,443$50,288
Off-campus with family$17,385$37,230

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

43%

Institution Grant Aid

85%

Pell Grant

8%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,599
State Grant Aid$2,765
Institution Grant Aid$6,360
Pell Grant Aid$5,079

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Legal Professions And Studies.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Visual And Performing Arts.
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