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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Kansas City, MO

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University of Missouri-Kansas City, in Kansas City, MO, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,817 students. University of Missouri-Kansas City is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $97,043/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate72%
SAT range1290–1550
ACT range20–28
Undergrads6,817
Yield (admits who enroll)32%
Next deadlineJan 15, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,320
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,637

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans24%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out56%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$59,183/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$73,096/yr
Business/Commerce, General$63,569/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$49,135/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$97,043/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$76,216/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,228/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$91,326/yr
Mechanical Engineering$90,588/yr
Civil Engineering$85,055/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$56,584/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88,249/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$64,838/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$58,973/yr
History
History$49,096/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,113/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$52,117/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other$61,748/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$60,950/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,928/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$51,417/yr
Sociology$49,936/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$42,708/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$39,194/yr
Dance$28,834/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,127
Typical room charge$7,452
Typical board charge$4,090

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate?

University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, MO admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City typically score between 1290–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City typically score between 20–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City cost?

University of Missouri-Kansas City's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,320 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City's earliest deadline is Jan 15, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Missouri-Kansas City doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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