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University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC)
- 5100 Rockhill Rd
- Kansas City, MO 64110
- OPEID College Code: 00251800
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- General Phone: (816) 235-1000
- Chancellor: Dr. Guy H. Bailey
- Website: www.umkc.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,442
- College Alias: UMKC
- College Mascot: Kangaroos

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UMKC Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umkc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,301 | 2,157 | 3,458 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 750 (58%) | 1,338 (62%) | 2,088 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 361 (48%) | 593 (44%) | 954 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 82 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 882 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 533 | 668 |
| SAT ® Math | 548 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMKC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 29% | 19% | 71% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,914 | $3,228 | $2,026 | $4,824 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 154 | 144 | 101 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,311 | 3,527 | 2,544 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,450 | $7,182 | $7,032 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,396 | $16,746 | $16,158 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,068 | $990 | $946 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,376 | $9,090 | $9,275 |
| Other Expenses | $5,240 | $4,870 | $4,700 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,660 | $8,630 | $8,340 |
| Other Expenses | $7,380 | $7,070 | $6,830 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,380 | $7,070 | $6,830 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,134 | $22,132 | $21,953 |
| Out of State | $33,080 | $31,696 | $31,079 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,558 | $23,872 | $23,148 |
| Out of State | $34,504 | $33,436 | $32,274 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $15,898 | $15,242 | $14,808 |
| Out of State | $25,844 | $24,806 | $23,934 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $23,647 | $46,246 |
| Medical School | $21,139 | $41,338 |
| Pharmacy School | $16,472 | $35,174 |
| Law School | $13,680 | $26,189 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,442 Undergraduate: 9,094 Graduate: 3,800 Professional: 1,548
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,045 Female: 8,397
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,776 Female: 5,318
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,490 Female: 2,310
- Professional Gender Male: 779 Female: 769
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,191 Part-Time: 6,251
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,537 Part-Time: 3,557
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,138 Part-Time: 2,662
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,516 Part-Time: 32
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 785 | 5% |
| American Indian | 85 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,497 | 10% |
| Asian | 768 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 3% |
| White | 8,876 | 61% |
| Unknown | 1,963 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,610 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,923 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,098 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,111 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,654 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,044 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 677 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 818 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 483 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,457 | 2,476 | 981 |
| Faculty Status | 1,901 | 1,186 | 715 |
| Tenured Faculty | 340 | 329 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 464 | - | 464 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,870 | 1,159 | 711 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,525 | 979 | 546 |
| Primarily Research | 86 | 59 | 27 |
| Primarily Public Service | 76 | 45 | 31 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 253 | 248 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 432 | 346 | 86 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 902 | 723 | 179 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 390 | 347 | 43 |
| Skilled Crafts | 76 | 76 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 233 | 163 | 70 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,518 (422) | $79,481 (257) | $64,231 (165) |
| Professor | $102,356 (116) | $104,623 (90) | $94,509 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $71,084 (139) | $74,451 (73) | $67,360 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,991 (140) | $60,808 (86) | $53,504 (54) |
| Instructor | $48,209 (14) | $47,578 (2) | $48,314 (12) |
| Lecturer | $37,400 (12) | $41,829 (6) | $32,971 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,037 (274) | $80,774 (129) | $64,264 (145) |
| Professor | $120,627 (29) | $124,702 (17) | $114,853 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $92,700 (61) | $97,206 (40) | $84,117 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,557 (82) | $76,052 (39) | $77,015 (43) |
| Instructor | $42,701 (26) | $63,305 (3) | $40,013 (23) |
| Lecturer | $42,693 (47) | $44,772 (18) | $41,403 (29) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,779 (696) | $75,006 (386) | $58,781 (310) |
| Professor | $101,624 (145) | $104,211 (107) | $94,339 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $72,537 (200) | $76,250 (113) | $67,714 (87) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,708 (222) | $61,250 (125) | $57,720 (97) |
| Instructor | $39,583 (40) | $50,109 (5) | $38,079 (35) |
| Lecturer | $35,433 (59) | $37,931 (24) | $33,721 (35) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,931,516 | $872,243 | $1,059,273 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 168 | 81 | 87 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 168 | 81 | 87 |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Golf | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Soccer | 26 | 26 | - |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $68,005 | $55,414 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $53,552 | $34,200 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 73% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 20 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 10 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 8 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
