University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,137
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, UMKC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that UMKC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UMKC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at UMKC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,599

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,235

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at University of Missouri-Kansas City received on average $8,297 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,297

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	411	40%	$4,860	$1,997,531
Other Federal Grant	411	40%	$5,150	$2,116,855
State Grant/Scholarships	401	39%	$1,968	$789,076
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	769	75%	$5,726	$4,403,455
Total Grant & Scholarships	881	86%	$8,297	$7,309,386

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Missouri-Kansas City students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Missouri-Kansas City students is 56.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

56.8%

asian 84.9% 101 students
African American 47.1% 57 students
white 55.9% 302 students
unknown 50.0% 10 students
hispanic 53.8% 56 students
International Students 57.4% 31 students
Mixed Race 35.6% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball The Summit League
Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Missouri-Kansas City provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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