UMKC Description

For an exceptional educational experience that’s dedicated to the arts as much as its cutting edge medical research, the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC) may be the place for you.

Getting involved in student life is easy at UMKC. A wide breadth of students clubs are available to join, allowing you to meet like-minded students and become exposed to different interests. Many of these clubs host activities and events on campus, like multicultural and diversity fairs, community service days and departmental workshops.

Greek life opportunities are available, whether your interests are academic or social. You can also participate in the many leadership and service events that are offered, gaining real-world experience as you engage with the local community and build partnerships.

Academics offered at the school include undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 50 major programs in more than 125 fields of study. Bachelor’s degrees range from Accounting to Geography to Theatre. Graduate programs are offered in the arts and sciences, biological sciences, education, law and more.

Admissions are determined by an applicant’s high school curriculum, ACT/SAT scores, class rank and GPA.

Tuition is set lower for Missouri residents and Missouri Midwest Exchange students.

Students who file a FAFSA by March 1 of the prior academic year will be considered to receive financial aid through the form of institutional merit-based scholarships, federal grants, loans and work study programs.

Quick Facts about University of Missouri, Kansas City

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

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$9,029

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,997

Retention Rate

74%

Enrollment

14,675

Year Established

1929

UMKC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

50% of students gave University of Missouri, Kansas City 3 stars overall.

5 star
  1 review
4 star
  1 review
3 star
  2 reviews
2 star
 
1 star
 

Student at This School - Grad Year 2014

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I think UMKC is a great school. I am a current MBA student and so far the courses I have taken are very informative. I would like the career placement area to improve. They have one but it is limited.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2012

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

I came from a large public university so adjusting to a mid-sized commuter campus like UMKC was a little difficult for me. Overall, the best part is the academics and the worst is its social atmosphere.

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UMKC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,261
Freshman Class
1,146
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
14,675

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
63%
Graduate
37%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

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

In-State
64%
Out-of-State
36%

Gender of Students

Women
64%
Men
36%

Ethnic Diversity

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

Students State Origin

Missouri
64%
Kansas
11%
Illinois
2%
Other
23%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%

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