UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

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University Of Missouri-Kansas City

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Kansas City, MO). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
Main Phone: (816) 235-1000
Web Site: www.umkc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 9,785 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.4% of students attend full-time, while 3.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 305 male students and 475 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.1% of the student body, while females made up 60.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 78.3% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Specialized Communication

Computer

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

University Of Missouri-Kansas City reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Missouri-Kansas City belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-Continent Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,836
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 11,746
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 25,370

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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