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The University of Missouri–Kansas City, also referred to as UMKC, is an institution of higher learning located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Its main campus is situated in Kansas City's Rockhill neighborhood, east of the Country Club Plaza. UMKC is a part of the University of Missouri System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UMKC's official mascot is named “Kasey Kangaroo”. Their athletics teams are known as the Kangaroos.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and music.
UMKC does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 533 to 668. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 548 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at UMKC are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 14,442 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Missouri Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
General Phone: (816) 235-1000
http://www.umkc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 522 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 371 | business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 336 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, education, music teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 296 | dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Law | 195 | law, legal professions |
| Science | 143 | biology, chemistry, physics, anatomical sciences, geological and earth sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 140 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 103 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 100 | computer and info science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | social work, public administration |
| Media | 91 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 87 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Engineering | 78 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering |
| Art Studies | 40 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 35 | drama, dance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 32 | dental hygienist |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for UMKC in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,428 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 769 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 438 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 71 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 4 |
In 2007, UMKC had a total enrollment of 14,442 students (10,608 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 76% |
| Kansas | 11% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
UMKC offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 10,608 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,458 | 2,088 | 60% | 954 | 46% |
| Men | 1,301 | 750 | 58% | 361 | 48% |
| Women | 2,157 | 1,338 | 62% | 593 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 533 | 668 |
| SAT Math | 548 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| 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 SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,396 |
| Room and board | $ 9,376 |
| Room charge | $ 5,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,381 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,068 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,240 |
Financial Aid:
UMKC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251800)
UMKC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 196 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 98 | 67 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 359 | 331 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $124,702 | 12 | $114,853 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 40 | $97,206 | 21 | $84,117 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 39 | $76,052 | 43 | $77,015 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $63,305 | 23 | $40,013 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 18 | $44,772 | 29 | $41,403 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $37,485 | 17 | $43,583 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 129 | $80,774 | 145 | $64,264 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 90 | $104,623 | 26 | $94,509 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $74,451 | 66 | $67,360 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 86 | $60,808 | 54 | $53,504 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 12 | $48,314 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $41,829 | 6 | $32,971 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 257 | $79,481 | 165 | $64,231 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84 | 86 | 170 |
| Track | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 44 | 88 |
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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 Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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 students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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