University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, located in the heart of Kansas City, offers the best in education and career opportunities. Our faculty lead in their fields; our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know your name and take mentorship seriously. With over 125 academic areas and 15,000 students from all over the world, you'll have the opportunity to find a career you love and meet new friends. As an urban research university focused on community service, UMKC has relationships with businesses and alumni throughout the region, which open doors for great internship opportunities. We're excited for you to join us!
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Students applying to UMKC may submit one of the following applications: UMKC General Application for Admission or the Common Application. Please only submit one of these applications.
Students applying to the Conservatory are encouraged to submit the UMKC General Application for Admission.
Your application is not considered complete until the following information is submitted:
- A $45 non-refundable application fee will be collected at the time of application.
- Official high school transcript/s. Transcripts are considered official if they are received in a sealed envelope or sent electronically to the Office of Admissions through either Parchment, National Student Clearing House, SCOIR or eScrip-Safe.
- Official test scores. Test scores are not required for Test-optional admission. Test scores are required for scholarship consideration. The ACT code for UMKC is 2380. The SAT code for UMKC is 6872.
Students applying to UMKC must meet admission requirements, and submitting the application does not guarantee admission to the university or to a specific academic program.