University of Missouri-Kansas City
Public university · Kansas City, MO · 6,817 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1290–1550
ACT (middle 50%)
20–28
Average net price
$13,778
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,095
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?
University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1290 and 1550 on the SAT. A score at or above 1550 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1290, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–28.
The latest federal data says University of Missouri-Kansas City is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Missouri-Kansas City's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,095 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,778 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,216 for MO residents and $31,738 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,216
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$31,738
- Room & board$15,622
- Total cost of attendance$27,095
- Average net price after grants$13,778
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Computer Science, Social Sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City FAQ
- What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1290–1550. Aim for 1550 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–28.
- Is University of Missouri-Kansas City test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Missouri-Kansas City is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Missouri-Kansas City's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City cost?
- About $27,095 a year before aid; $13,778 on average after grants.
- What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's FAFSA school code?
- 002518. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Missouri-Kansas City receives your information.
- What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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