University of Missouri Kansas City
Founded 1929
President Jennifer Lundgren (Chancellor)
Fees USD 11,624
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) is a public research university founded in 1929 in Kansas City. Enrolling 16,000 students in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant cities, UMKC is known for law, medicine (School of Medicine), dentistry, pharmacy, and business programs. The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is one of the top conservatories in the Midwest.
Schools
- School of Law — Top Kansas City law school; strong criminal and business law
- School of Medicine — Combined BA/MD program; 6-year accelerated medical education
- School of Dentistry — Top-ranked dental school in the Midwest
- College of Pharmacy — PharmD programs for the Kansas City healthcare market
- Conservatory of Music and Dance — Top conservatory in the Midwest
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~76% | In-State Tuition: ~$11,624