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University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri 64110

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

75%Acceptance

1230SAT Avg

6,618Students

14:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$59,637Earnings 10yr

$12,837Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1230

Reading & WritingMid: 657

570750

MathMid: 668

580790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2129

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$14,835

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (166)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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

10 Years$59,637

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#232

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vs 2024

Forbes

#265

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#372

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vs 2024

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Varsity Sports

SoccerSoccer championshipsBasketballTennisGolfIndoorCross countryBaseballSoccer wasSoccer media

History & Fun Facts

•" In 1930, after the Methodists had brought the Kansas City Dental School into their fold, the two plans were merged.
•Dickey died unexpectedly in 1931 and Volker acquired it to be the first building.
•University of Kansas City For the defunct school in Kansas City, Kansas, see Kansas City University (1896–1933).
•The Kansas City School of Law, which was founded in the 1890s and located in downtown Kansas City, merged into the university in 1938.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from MO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

5 mi(9 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

238 mi(413 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

415 mi(719 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City20 mi

STL St Louis227 mi

OKC Oklahoma City301 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1249 mi · ~36h 5m drive

New York, NY1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive

Hartford, CT1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive

Providence, RI1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Albany, NY1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY998 mi · ~28h 50m drive

Rochester, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY860 mi · ~24h 51m drive

Philadelphia, PA1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Pittsburgh, PA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Newark, NJ1086 mi · ~31h 22m drive

Washington, DC941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA674 mi · ~19h 28m drive

Charlotte, NC800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Raleigh, NC902 mi · ~26h 3m drive

Miami, FL1240 mi · ~35h 49m drive

Orlando, FL1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive

Tampa, FL1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Nashville, TN471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

New Orleans, LA678 mi · ~19h 35m drive

Richmond, VA934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

Chicago, IL415 mi · ~11h 59m drive

Detroit, MI645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Minneapolis, MN416 mi · ~12h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO238 mi · ~6h 53m drive

Kansas City, MO5 mi · ~9 min drive

Indianapolis, IN452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

Columbus, OH620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Cleveland, OH700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Milwaukee, WI444 mi · ~12h 50m drive

Dallas, TX450 mi · ~13h drive

Houston, TX642 mi · ~18h 33m drive

Austin, TX632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

San Antonio, TX700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Los Angeles, CA1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive

San Francisco, CA1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive

San Diego, CA1333 mi · ~38h 31m drive

Seattle, WA1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive

Portland, OR1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive

Denver, CO558 mi · ~16h 7m drive

Phoenix, AZ1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive

Salt Lake City, UT924 mi · ~26h 42m drive

Honolulu, HI3893 mi · ~112h 28m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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