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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
gradeA
Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
gradeB
Student Life
gradeB
Safety
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UMKC is an above-average public university located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,592 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UMKC acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Business, Biology, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 55% of students, UMKC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.
About
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110
About UMKC...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
The Summit League
Compare to Other Colleges
- Missouri
- Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City Rankings
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UMKC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
June 15
SAT Range
1190-1550
ACT Range
21-30
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available —
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Will You Get Into UMKC?
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Net Price
$14,739/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,376/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.95 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.96 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
237 Graduates
Biology
163 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
122 Graduates
Psychology
104 Graduates
Computer Science
91 Graduates
Accounting
89 Graduates
Nursing
80 Graduates
Chemistry
76 Graduates
Communications
65 Graduates
Electrical Engineering
60 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
5
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
31%
On Campus
68%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,592Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,587
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
71 responses
Hard working
55%
Overwhelmed but can manage
28%
Happy
10%
Overwhelmed.
6%
Stressed
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.118 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.144 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
81 responses
Great programs and professors
31%
Fun, diverse, great professors,welcome environment
25%
Fun atmosphere but professional when it counts
10%
People take it seriously, it is pre-professional
9%
Welcoming to traditional and nontraditional studen
7%
Good professors and classes, a fun school
5%
Great professors and classes, not a fun school
5%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.49 responses
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Rating 3.64 out of 5 1,433 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
UMKC is a commuter college, with the majority of its students living off campus and driving to class every single day. Because of this, dorm life is simply awful. HORRIBLE set up for dorm registration, and your only options are two dorms, apartments on the medicine campus on troost, or apartments on rockhill. Unorganized from housing to registering for classes. Some professors have been incredible, but other professors are tenured and don't care a single bit. Housing doesn't do background checks on tenants, so random room assignments can include people actively serving a prison sentence, like I had for my first year in the dorm. Dining hall food is sub par and workers can be unsanitary sometimes. Campus is small, but pretty; but nowhere is open past 10pm on weekends or midnight on weekdays, so you will be forced to study in your room. Dorm walls are INCREDIBLY thin, RA's refuse to do their jobs, and dorm life utterly ruins this school. Admin is the main problem at this school.
- Sophom*ore
- 19 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at UMKC was different then I had expected. I thought I was going to Excell away from my parents and not focusing on sports. Turns out, I was even more stressed without my family and it was hard when I had no teammates to talk to. I've learn that many people at UMKC are even more focused and dedicated then I am which really humbled me. I was one of the top performers at my high school and coming to a competitive school made me feel small. This still pushed me to become a better student. UMKC also brought to my attention many cultures that I haven't really seen before, it was awesome to meet and know others from different ethical backgrounds. Honestly, moving away from a small town to a big city wasn't easy and I've faced multiple challenges, but I learned many valuable lessons like surrounding myself with Christians who keep me accountable and also finding joy in the small things to get me through the hard and CRAZY times in college.
- Sophom*ore
- 18 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Overall my time at UMKC has been amazing! I came as a transfer from a. Community college and it has been a. Smooth transition from two different atmospheres.
- Junior
- 12 days ago
