UMKC Description

UMKC's mission is to lead in life and health sciences; to deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant learning and campus life experience.

There is so much going on here: nationally recognized academic programs, outstanding plays, concerts, art exhibitions, Division I sports and student activities, and a wealth of real-world internships. UMKC is a great university in one of America's "smartest" cities. See for yourself.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Kangaroos

Nickname

UMKC

Website

www.umkc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,273

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,364

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

14,799

UMKC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,261
Freshman Class
1,004
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
14,799

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
62%
Graduate
38%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
75%
Out-of-State
25%

Gender of Students

Women
63%
Men
37%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
12%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
66%
Latino
4%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

Missouri
75%
Kansas
12%
Illinois
2%
Texas
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%