University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Missouri-Kansas City reported a 75.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public 4-year institution in Kansas City, MO, with an SAT reference of 1470 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $13,310 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

75.0%

5,802 applicants

SAT reference

1470

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,310

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)115014701550
ACT (composite, 1–36)212429

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,637

Student Body

6,817

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Missouri-Kansas City, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,576
$30,001 – $48,000$10,472
$48,001 – $75,000$12,613
$75,001 – $110,000$16,019
$110,000+$18,877

Top Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing313
Health Professions179
Biological & Biomedical Sciences171
Engineering118
Psychology115
Liberal Arts & General Studies112
Social Sciences107
Computer & Information Sciences106
Visual & Performing Arts85
Physical Sciences66

Financial Aid at University of Missouri-Kansas City

About University of Missouri-Kansas City

Official website: https://www.umkc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Missouri-Kansas City

What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City reported a 75% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,802. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The historical 75% acceptance rate suggests University of Missouri-Kansas City was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The imported historical records for University of Missouri-Kansas City include an SAT reference value of 1470 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The stored historical average net price at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $13,310 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,130 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Missouri-Kansas City is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,637. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Missouri-Kansas City test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Missouri-Kansas City's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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