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University of Missouri–Kansas City: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, with about 6,800 undergraduates. It admitted 72.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $12,587 a year for in-state students and $30,227 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Missouri–Kansas City costs

University of Missouri–Kansas City charges $12,587 a year in published tuition and fees for Missouri residents, about $6,294 a semester, and $30,227 a year for students from other states, about $15,114 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,320 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,242 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Missouri–Kansas City

For fall 2024, University of Missouri–Kansas City received 6,186 applications and admitted 4,465 students, and 1,343 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1290 and 1550.

What University of Missouri–Kansas City students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Missouri–Kansas City (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business / Commerce225
Biology / Biological Sciences171
Psychology115
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies112
Computer Science97
Accounting88
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse78
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences67

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Missouri–Kansas City's acceptance rate? 72.2% for fall 2024: 4,465 of 6,186 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Missouri–Kansas City? $12,587 a year for in-state students and $30,227 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Missouri–Kansas City? About 6,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Missouri–Kansas City students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1290–1550.

What is the campus setting at University of Missouri–Kansas City? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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