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UMKC is in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City is a large city. The school is a public institution. UMKC issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine, music, and drama and performing arts.
Not all applicants to UMKC are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The UMKC teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 14,310 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students participate in Mid-Continent Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Missouri - Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
General Phone: (816) 235-1000
Admissions Phone: (816) 235-1111
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 235-1154
http://www.umkc.edu
UMKC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 564 | liberal arts and sciences, English, economics, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 365 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, school counseling, elementary school teaching, special ed, music teaching, reading teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 349 | business, accounting |
| Medicine | 248 | medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Law | 168 | law, legal professions |
| Science | 130 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, anatomical sciences, geological and earth sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 121 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 98 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 95 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Music | 91 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Media | 77 | communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 73 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 44 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 26 | dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for UMKC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,393 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 794 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 377 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 60 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 48 | 6 |
In 2005, UMKC had a total enrollment of 14,310 students (10,624 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 78% |
| Kansas | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
UMKC offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 10,624 (full-time) students.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,606 | 2,776 | 77% | 1,028 | 37% |
| Men | 1,472 | 1,122 | 76% | 443 | 39% |
| Women | 2,134 | 1,654 | 78% | 585 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 235-1111
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,032 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,158 |
| Room and board | $ 9,275 |
| Books and supplies | $ 946 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,700 |
Financial Aid:
UMKC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 235-1154
UMKC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 195 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 77 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 352 | 327 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $109,852 | 9 | $90,386 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 34 | $84,098 | 18 | $74,467 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $71,605 | 33 | $68,071 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $50,535 | 19 | $28,914 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 19 | $45,022 | 26 | $37,710 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 11 | $37,564 | 12 | $33,755 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 114 | $72,395 | 117 | $54,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 93 | $95,863 | 17 | $88,149 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $66,710 | 53 | $62,820 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $55,424 | 51 | $46,710 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $44,709 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $45,043 | 8 | $36,941 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 239 | $73,867 | 138 | $57,305 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 59 | 121 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 37 | 80 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMKC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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