# University of Missouri-Kansas City

Public college in Kansas City, MO. IPEDS ID 178402.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,310 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 56% of MO colleges and 53% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,637; beats 82% of MO colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,835

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,576 |
| 30-48k | $10,472 |
| 48-75k | $12,613 |
| 75-110k | $16,019 |
| 110k+ | $18,877 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,637 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,320 in-state; about $42,960 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $12,587 in-state, $30,227 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,118; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 640–760; SAT math: 650–790; ACT: 20–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,802 applicants, 4,351 admitted, 1,289 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 20–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 75%, ACT 21–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,239 | $97,043 | $26,375 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,086 | $91,326 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,072 | $90,588 | $26,068 |
| Nursing | $71,150 | $88,249 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,076 | $85,055 | $24,424 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,383 | $76,216 | $21,670 |
| Accounting | $54,357 | $73,096 | $22,350 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $60,307 | $64,838 | $27,000 |
| Business | $48,603 | $63,569 | $21,853 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | $61,748 | not reported |
| Chemistry | $39,725 | $60,950 | $24,821 |
| Biology | $40,483 | $59,183 | $21,500 |
| Health Sciences | $39,289 | $58,973 | $27,000 |
| English | $32,054 | $56,584 | $24,125 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,397 | $53,113 | $18,944 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,992 | $52,117 | $25,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $51,417 | $13,102 |
| Sociology | $36,810 | $49,936 | $20,799 |
| Communications | $38,786 | $49,135 | $21,982 |
| History | $24,289 | $49,096 | $25,445 |
| Psychology | $32,224 | $47,928 | $21,000 |
| Music | $22,315 | $42,708 | $23,089 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,942 | $41,228 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $25,476 | $39,194 | $25,500 |
| Dance | not reported | $28,834 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $98,430 (Kansas City, MO-KS), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $83,040 (Kansas City, MO-KS), $81,780 (MO), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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