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Kansas City University

KCU - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri 64106-1453

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Private urban college in Kansas City

Kansas City University is a private urban institution in Kansas City, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1916
Type
Private medical school

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kansas City University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History KCU opened in May 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery.
  • •In January 1921, the college moved its campus to Kansas City's Historic Northeast neighborhood.
  • •In 1940, the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery took over the assets of the Central College of Osteopathy in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • •In November 1970, the name of the college was changed to the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, and again in July 1980 to the University of Health Sciences.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City15 mi
STL St Louis227 mi
OKC Oklahoma City306 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive
New York, NY1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Hartford, CT1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive
Providence, RI1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive
Albany, NY1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Syracuse, NY995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Rochester, NY924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY857 mi · ~24h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Pittsburgh, PA778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Newark, NJ1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Washington, DC940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Baltimore, MD960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
Atlanta, GA675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Charlotte, NC801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Raleigh, NC902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Miami, FL1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Orlando, FL1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Tampa, FL1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Nashville, TN472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
New Orleans, LA682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Richmond, VA933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Chicago, IL411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Detroit, MI642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
St. Louis, MO237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO1 mi · ~2 min drive
Indianapolis, IN451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Columbus, OH619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Cleveland, OH697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Milwaukee, WI440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Dallas, TX455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Houston, TX647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Austin, TX637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Los Angeles, CA1355 mi · ~39h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
San Diego, CA1335 mi · ~38h 34m drive
Seattle, WA1503 mi · ~43h 25m drive
Portland, OR1494 mi · ~43h 10m drive
Denver, CO558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Phoenix, AZ1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Salt Lake City, UT924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Honolulu, HI3894 mi · ~112h 30m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)15 miles
Rental car
23 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
30 min$18-30
St Louis (STL)227 miles
Rental car
341 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
454 min$272-454

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