University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
University of Missouri-Kansas City Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity51
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings45
Diversity69
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Missouri-Kansas City
91%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
9%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education2%
Engineering6%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into University of Missouri-Kansas City
56%Admission Rate
645Median SAT Math
540Median SAT Reading
25Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–750
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Missouri-Kansas City
$8KIn-State Tuition
$20KOut-of-State Tuition
$21KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Missouri-Kansas City
35%Receive Federal Loans
$14KMedian Federal Debt
56%Repayment Rate
$195Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Missouri-Kansas City
73%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
49%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Missouri-Kansas City
92%Employment Rate
$38KMedian Salary
$25K25 Pctl Salary
$55K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $75K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Missouri-Kansas City
7,681Undergraduates
50%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
5,056Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO
Rockhurst University
1 miles, E
Kansas City Art Institute
1 miles, N
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City
1 miles, SE
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
1 miles, NW