More selective than 56% of Missouri colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,320. College Scorecard.
Higher than 56% of Missouri colleges we cover and 53% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 82% of Missouri colleges we cover and 69% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Missouri-Kansas City acceptance rate & admissions
Of 5,802 applicants, University of Missouri-Kansas City admitted 4,351 and 1,289 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1290–1550 on the SAT or 20–28 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Missouri-Kansas City tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Missouri residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Missouri-Kansas City costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Missouri-Kansas City took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Missouri. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,576 | $46,746 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $10,472 | $46,286 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $12,613 | $55,749 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $16,019 | $70,804 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $18,877 | $83,436 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (35% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($59,637) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,199 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City majors, earnings & careers
University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Engineering · 6
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $97,043 | $26,375 |
| Electrical Engineering | $91,326 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,588 | $26,068 |
| Nursing | $88,249 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,055 | $24,424 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,216 | $21,670 |
| Accounting | $73,096 | $22,350 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $64,838 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 47 majors
- Accounting$73,096
- Biology$59,183
- Biomedical Engineering—
- Business$63,569
- Chemistry$60,950
- City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning—
- Civil Engineering$85,055
- Communications$49,135
- Computer and Information Sciences$76,216
- Computer Science$97,043
- Criminal Justice$53,113
- Criminology—
- Dance$28,834
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$64,838
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$41,228
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Electrical and Computer Engineering—
- Electrical Engineering$91,326
- English$56,584
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography—
- Geography—
- Geography and Environmental Studies—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Sciences$58,973
- History$49,096
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$52,117
- Linguistics—
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other$61,748
- Mechanical Engineering$90,588
- Music$42,708
- Nursing$88,249
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$51,417
- Psychology$47,928
- Public Health—
- Sociology$49,936
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Statistics—
- Studio Art$39,194
- Theatre—
- Urban Studies / Affairs—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Kansas City
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO-KS area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,546. Housing costs 13% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 11 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Jackson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Jackson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Missouri-Kansas City with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Missouri by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | $13,310 | 55% | $59,637 | This school |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 | |
| University of Central Missouri | 64% | $14,462 | 54% | $49,560 | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Missouri-Kansas City would cost you $2,572 less per year than Southeast Missouri State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Missouri-Kansas City, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,684).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City gives aided families $2,715 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,587 | $9,903 | +$2,684 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $684 | +$116 |
| Housing & meals | $12,118 | $11,486 | +$632 |
| Personal & travel | $4,660 | $5,616 | −$956 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,845 | −$2,512 | −$2,333 |
| Sticker price | $25,320 | $25,177 | +$143 |
| Average grants | −$12,010 | −$9,295 | −$2,715 |
| You pay | $13,310 | $15,882 | −$2,572 |
“+” means University of Missouri-Kansas City costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Missouri-Kansas City
What is the University of Missouri-Kansas City acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,351 of 5,802 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1290–1550 on the SAT or 20–28 on the ACT.
How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,320 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,310 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $10,576 and families earning $110k+ pay $18,877.
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates earn?
Former University of Missouri-Kansas City students earn a median $59,637 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Missouri-Kansas City graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Missouri-Kansas City degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Missouri-Kansas City costs about $55,749 after grants ($12,613 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,637 ten years after starting, $24,199 more than high school graduates in Missouri ($35,438), so the cost is repaid in 2.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Missouri-Kansas City: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).