University of Missouri-Kansas City Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
69.48%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.37%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,165
SAT Scores
1,415
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,180 students have applied and 3,599 students have allowed to admit to University of Missouri-Kansas City (Acceptance rate: 69.48%). Missouri-Kansas City's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.37 % where 1,165 students have finally enrolled out of 3,599 admitted students.
Missouri-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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Purdue University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 64.12%).
Missouri-Kansas City enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.15%).
How to Apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Missouri-Kansas City. Missouri-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/ |
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Online Application | https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/apply/index.html |
Financial Aid | https://finaid.umkc.edu/ |
Net Price Calculator | https://www.umkc.edu/finaid/npc/npcalc20222023.html |
Veterans Tuition | https://info.umkc.edu/saem/veteran-and-military-resources/ |
Disability Service | https://info.umkc.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Missouri-Kansas City and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 1,415 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Missouri-Kansas City is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,309). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City | 1,415 | 25 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,309 | 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, 36 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,415 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 | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 625 | 700 | 760 |
Mathematics | 620 | 715 | 790 |
Total | 1,245 | 1,415 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Missouri-Kansas City, 586 students submitted ACT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 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 | |
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Composite | 21 | 25 | 30 |
English | 20 | 24 | 31 |
Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 28 |
Missouri-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 |