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University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City Teaching Programs

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, MO. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #8 of 116 State — Missouri
Overall Quality #37 of 404 Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality #340 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Location of University of Missouri-Kansas City

Contact details for University of Missouri-Kansas City are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 8162351000
Website: www.umkc.edu/
Admissions: www.umkc.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: finaid.umkc.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

You can apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City online at: https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

University of Missouri-Kansas City is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Missouri-Kansas City

These are the things University of Missouri-Kansas City looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City admits 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 760. Math scores were between 650 and 790.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 640 to 760 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 650 to 790 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1290 to 1550.
SAT Total Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 1290 to 1550 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City ranged between 20 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Missouri-Kansas City  ( 20 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Missouri-Kansas City vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,209 1,489 67%
Women 3,977 2,976 75%

Can I Afford University of Missouri-Kansas City?

The average net price after aid at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $12,837. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $11,750
In-State Fees $1,621
Out-of-State Tuition $30,650
Out-of-State Fees $1,621
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $13,371
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $32,271

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 12% of students at University of Missouri-Kansas City receive some form of financial aid (1,242 students).

Nearly 55% of students at University of Missouri-Kansas City receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,214 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,772.

Student Loan Debt

24% of University of Missouri-Kansas City undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,887 per year.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,410 students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City. University of Missouri-Kansas City is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,618 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Kansas City undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 562
Black or African American 807
Hispanic 1,019
White 3,368
American Indian/Alaska Native 19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 390
Non-Resident 211

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Missouri-Kansas City Students
State First-Time UG Students
Missouri 914
Kansas 300
Illinois 28
Nebraska 13
Oklahoma 10

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduate Student Diversity

5,128 of University of Missouri-Kansas City’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 538
Black or African American 338
Hispanic 369
White 2,610
American Indian/Alaska Native 15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5
Two or More Races 164
Non-Resident 979

Online Learning at University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,305 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City took at least one online class — of those, 56 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 646 students took at least one online class and 627 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Missouri-Kansas City, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 29 32 65
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 36 36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 14 19 36
Curriculum and Instruction 15 16
Educational Administration and Supervision 6 16
Education, General 7 7
Special Education and Teaching 1 1

Academic Programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Missouri-Kansas City maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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