University of Missouri-Kansas City Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.08%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,343
SAT Scores
1,470
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,186 students have applied and 4,465 students have allowed to admit to University of Missouri-Kansas City (Acceptance rate: 72.18%). Mizzou - Kansas City's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.08 % where 1,343 students have finally enrolled out of 4,465 admitted students.
Mizzou - Kansas City acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Santa Barbara and University of Washington-Seattle Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 55.42%).
Mizzou - Kansas City enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.19%).
How to Apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mizzou - Kansas City. Mizzou - Kansas City offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.umkc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://finaid.umkc.edu/affordability/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.umkc.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.umkc.edu/wellness/student-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mizzou - Kansas City and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 1,470 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Missouri-Kansas City is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,306). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 1,470 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,306 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,164 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Missouri-Kansas City, 38 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,470 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 725 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 650 | 745 | 790 |
| Total | 1,290 | 1,470 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Missouri-Kansas City, 720 students submitted ACT scores (54% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 26 |
Mizzou - Kansas City Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |