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University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri 64110

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution in Kansas City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1230, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,637 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,837.

Established
1933
Motto
Salus populi suprema lex esto
Mascot
Kasey the Kangaroo
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA's Division I Summit League
Division
Division I
75%Acceptance
1230SAT Avg
6,618Students
14:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,637Earnings 10yr
$12,837Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Missouri-Kansas City Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1230

Reading & WritingMid: 657
570750
MathMid: 668
580790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2129

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1230

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,988
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,788
Room & Board$12,118
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$24,645
Average Net Price$12,837
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,214
$30–48K$9,567
$48–75K$11,602
$75–110K$18,659
$110K+$20,762

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,837

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,835

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (166)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,618
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 14%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 11%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,298
8 Years$53,412
10 Years$59,637

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,000
Men
$63,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#232
Forbes
#265
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#372

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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