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Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
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University

Institutional Designation
Public—State

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University of Missouri - Kansas City

Ask any of our 16,000+ students what they love about UMKC, and every person may give you a different answer.

We are the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our faculty are leaders in their fields — and they're within reach. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know their students' names and take mentorship seriously.

Our students come from all 50 states and 85+ countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. And with more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career.

We're at the heart of a thriving urban area, and the city's life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City's university. And we can't wait for you to join us.

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Degree	BACHB	ASSOCA	CERTC
Accounting	x
Adolescent Education	x
American/United States Studies/Civilization	x
Architecture	x
Art History, Criticism and Conservation	x
Art/Art Studies, General	x
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	x
Business Administration and Management, General	x
Chemistry, General	x
Childhood Education	x
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning	x
Civil Engineering, General	x
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	x
Computer Science	x
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	x
Criminology	x
Dance, General	x
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	x
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	x
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	x
Economics, General	x
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	x
Engineering, General	x
English Language and Literature, General	x
Environmental Design/Architecture	x
Environmental Studies	x
Fine Arts, General	x
French Language and Literature	x
General Studies	x
Geography	x
Geology/Earth Science, General	x
German Language and Literature	x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	x
History, General	x
Information Technology	x
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	x
Mass Communication/Media Studies	x
Mathematics and Statistics, Other	x
Mathematics, General	x
Mechanical Engineering	x
Music Performance, General	x
Music Teacher Education	x
Music Theory and Composition	x
Music Therapy/Therapist	x
Music, General	x
Pharmacy	x
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other	x
Philosophy	x
Physics, General	x
Political Science and Government, General	x
Psychology, General	x
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	x
Sociology	x
Spanish Language and Literature	x
Urban Studies/Affairs	x

Academic Life

Schools and Departments

College of Arts and Sciences

Conservatory of Music and Dance

Henry W. Bloch School of Management

Honors College

School of Biological Sciences

School of Computing and Engineering

School of Dentistry

School of Law

School of Medicine

School of Education

School of Nursing and Health Studies

School of Pharmacy

Admission

Admission to UMKC is based on the high school curriculum and a combination of ACT or SAT/class rank. For students attending high schools that do not rank, GPA will be used in admission decisions.

High School Curriculum

4 Units of English
4 Units of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
3 Units of Science
3 Units of Social Studies
2 Units of a single Foreign Language
1 Unit of Fine Arts

Test Score Requirements

Class rank is	ACT Composite Score	SAT Critical Reading and Math Score
Top 6%	17	900 - 930
Top 14%	18	940 - 970
Top 22%	19	980 - 1010
Top 31%	20	1020 - 1050
Top 38%	21	1060 - 1090
Top 46%	22	1100 - 1120
Top 52%	23	1130 - 1150
Top 53% or lower	24 or higher	1150 or higher

Trial admission

Students who do not meet the automatic admission requirements will be reviewed individually for possible admission on a trial basis. If admitted, students may be required to participate in an academic support program as a condition of their admission.

Missouri enhanced admission

Missouri residents who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class and who have met the 17 core curriculum requirements will be admissible regardless of ACT/SAT score. Those who graduate from a high school that does not rank students must have a 3.5 GPA in the 17 core curriculum classes.

Other Cool Facts

At UMKC, we consider all of Kansas City to be our campus. Our ties to the community are essential to who we are as a university, and those relationships make us stronger every day.

Our alumni network is 126,000+ strong and growing
UMKC draws in talented people from around the world and brings millions of dollars in research funding into our local economy
3,200+ local business clients benefit from UMKC outreach programs each year
Our clinical faculty, staff and students provide millions of dollars in dental, nursing, pharmaceutical and medical care annually

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