University of Missouri-Kansas City
About
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is a major public urban research institution renowned for its strong professional programs and deep integration into the city's cultural and economic landscape. The university is particularly celebrated for the prestigious UMKC Conservatory of music and dance, the Bloch School of Management, and a comprehensive Health Sciences District featuring an acclaimed six-year accelerated B.A./M.D. program. Student life is split between the traditional, arts-rich Volker Campus near the Country Club Plaza and the downtown medical district, offering an energetic, career-oriented experience grounded in NCAA Division I athletics. This strategic urban footprint sets UMKC apart by providing undergraduates with immediate access to extensive clinical rotations, civic partnerships, and Fortune 500 corporate internships throughout the metropolitan area.
Wikipedia:The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and includes a medical school and a law school. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the university's enrollment was over 15,300 students. It is the largest university in the Kansas City metropolitan area and ranks among the top three by enrollment among all postsecondary institutions in the metro, including community colleges. It offers more than 125 degree programs over 12 academic units. UMKC now holds a Carnegie “R1: Very High Research Activity” designation, making it the only R1 university in Kansas City. UMKC is also home to the School of Dentistry, Missouri’s only public dental school.
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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.
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