PublicUrbanUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution in Kansas City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1230, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,637 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,837.
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History & Fun Facts
- •" In 1930, after the Methodists had brought the Kansas City Dental School into their fold, the two plans were merged.
- •Dickey died unexpectedly in 1931 and Volker acquired it to be the first building.
- •University of Kansas City For the defunct school in Kansas City, Kansas, see Kansas City University (1896–1933).
- •The Kansas City School of Law, which was founded in the 1890s and located in downtown Kansas City, merged into the university in 1938.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1230
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,835
Programs (166)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
50
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + large city premium