University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · City · 6,817 students
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YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Kansas City, MO, 64110 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
19 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,320
Out-of-state COA
$42,960
Avg net price
$13,310
Room & board
$15,452
In-state tuition
$12,587
Out-of-state tuition
$30,227
Books & supplies
$786/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,576
$30–48k
$10,472
$48–75k
$12,613
$75–110k
$16,019
$110k+
$18,877
Admissions
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1204
Reading 640–760
Math 650–790
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 20–28
English 19–28
Math 18–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
1st-yr retention
75%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
57%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,298
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,637
Median debt
$18,750
Monthly loan payment
$199
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500–$26,200
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$37,544
Independent students
30%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
18%
Black
14%
Asian
11%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,298
10 years after entry
$59,637
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Institutional
Endowment
$213M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$11,063/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,451
Federal loan rate
24%
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