University of Missouri at Kansas City School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$9,915
Avg in-state tuition
$24,603
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Missouri at Kansas City
The University of Missouri at Kansas City is a large public university located on an urban campus in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,388, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,915, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,603.
$9,915
Avg in-state tuition
$24,603
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
61% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Required
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1330
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1330
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
31%
Online Student Enrollment
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
60%
Black
10%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
5,043
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
38%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
73%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.