University of Missouri-Kansas City
PublicKansas City, MO
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
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Missouri-Kansas City's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 3% submitted SAT scores, 48% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Missouri-Kansas City's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,640 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Missouri-Kansas City takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against University of Missouri-Kansas City's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Missouri-Kansas City weighs your application
From University of Missouri-Kansas City's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Missouri-Kansas City weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 does University of Missouri-Kansas City look for in applicants?
Per University of Missouri-Kansas City's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
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?
Per University of Missouri-Kansas City's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1115–1525 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Per University of Missouri-Kansas City's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 20–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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.
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Missouri-Kansas City takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
For 2024-25, University of Missouri-Kansas City's published tuition and required fees were $30,227 for out-of-state students and $12,587 for in-state students -- $17,640 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Missouri-Kansas City?
University of Missouri-Kansas City's deadlines are Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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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