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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Annual Tuition
$11,988
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
75.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
56.0%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$59,637
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC or Kansas City) is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and includes a medical school and a law school. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the university's enrollment was over 15,300 students. It is the largest university in the Kansas City metropolitan area and ranks among the top three by enrollment among all postsecondary institutions in the metro, including community colleges. It offers more than 125 degree programs over 12 academic units. UMKC now holds a Carneg...
Source: Wikipedia Data
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
75.0%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$47,952
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.6 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$29,637
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$248,418
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$544,788
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $18,750.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$11,988
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.5%
Success
56.0%
In-State Cost
$11,988
Age 25+ Students
10.3%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
2,881 students
Living In Kansas City
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$985
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,098
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,258
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Kansas City metropolitan area.