University of Missouri Kansas City: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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University of Missouri Kansas City is a large four-year, public school with 15,705 students enrolled. This college was established in 1933 and is one of the 18 colleges located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At University of Missouri Kansas City you can get your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
115
University of Missouri Kansas City follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 115 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Nursing, Computer Science, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Missouri Kansas City is fair at 77% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Missouri Kansas City is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Missouri Kansas City is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, around $27,700 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Missouri Kansas City not covered by tuition are about $2,000, which totals $29,700 a year.

Read the details about University of Missouri Kansas City additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
69%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 5,180 applications were submitted and 3,599 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

University of Missouri Kansas City will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Missouri Kansas City in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
University of Missouri Kansas City provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Missouri Kansas City, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
University of Missouri Kansas City offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Missouri Kansas City. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Missouri Kansas City seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Missouri Kansas City Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Missouri Kansas City
5000 Holmes St.
Kansas City, Missouri
64110, USA
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