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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Overview

Founded in 1933, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kansas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 90-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMKC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Missouri-Kansas City' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UMKC
Founded 1933
Motto Salus Populi
The Welfare of the People
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Kasey the Kangaroo
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University Location

Address 5000 Holmes Street
Kansas City
64110 Missouri
United States
University of Missouri-Kansas City's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Missouri-Kansas City Phone Number +1 (816) 235 1000
University of Missouri-Kansas City Fax Number +1 (816) 235 1717

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Missouri-Kansas City's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Missouri-Kansas City's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Missouri-Kansas City's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

University of Missouri-Kansas City: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Missouri-Kansas City's admission information.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Missouri-Kansas City a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Missouri-Kansas City's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Admission Office Admission Office

5100 Rockhill Road, AC120
Kansas City 64110-2499
(816) 235 1111
800 775 8652

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Missouri-Kansas City.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Control Type Control Type

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public higher education institution.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Missouri-Kansas City does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Missouri-Kansas City's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Professional-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Missouri-Kansas City's main facilities:


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Missouri-Kansas City's Library

University of Missouri-Kansas City's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 820,086 physical volumes, 672,132 physical media, 127,488 digital/electronic media and 244 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 87 full-time employees, including 28 librarians. University of Missouri-Kansas City's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the University of Missouri-Kansas City provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,137 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Missouri-Kansas City's main services:


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Missouri-Kansas City's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Missouri-Kansas City is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1938


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Missouri-Kansas City's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • National Association of Schools of Dance


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Missouri-Kansas City's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Missouri System (UM System)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Missouri-Kansas City's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Missouri-Kansas City's Facebook page University of Missouri-Kansas City's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

University of Missouri-Kansas City's YouTube channel University of Missouri-Kansas City's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Missouri-Kansas City's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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