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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is a private, medical school located in Kansas City, Missouri. The university was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery. It received its present name in 2004. The university offers graduate degrees in medicine, bioethics and biomedical sciences through the following colleges:
The university has over 30 clubs and organizations for students like Students Advocating for Equality, Sports Medicine Organization, Medical Students for Integrative and Socially Responsible Medicine, and Docs for Tots, among others. Students who require financial aid can choose from a number of scholarships, loans, grants and work study programs.
The main campus of KCUMB is in Kansas City, MO (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. KCUMB offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. KCUMB students most commonly major in a field related to medicine.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, KCUMB had 1,000 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106-1453
General Phone: (816) 283-2000
http://www.kcumb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 243 | osteopathic medicine |
| Science | 13 | biomedical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | medical ethids |
Number of programs and degrees for KCUMB in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 243 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, KCUMB had a total enrollment of 1,000 students (60 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 5% |
| First Professional | 95% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 55% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
KCUMB participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 247400)
MEDICINE
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets KCUMB Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling On-campus library
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