University of Missouri-Kansas City
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri with approximately 6,817 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Missouri-Kansas City has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,310 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Missouri–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 Carnegie “R1: Very High Research Activity” designation, making it the only R1 university in Kansas City. UMKC is also home to the School of Dentistry, Missouri’s only public dental school.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a reasonable net price of $12,837/year and modest debt at graduation ($14,835) make this an affordable path, especially given access to a medical and law school within a major metro area. However, the 56% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously when evaluating fit and support systems. Worth considering if you're a self-directed student drawn to Kansas City's professional opportunities and want an affordable research university, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,817 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton, MO · Public
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Public
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · Public
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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