University of Missouri-Kansas City

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,190

11.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,201

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75%

5,802 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,277

59.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.7%

610 Graduates

About

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Computer Science (648 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (211 degrees), and Registered Nursing (99 degrees).

In 2023, 3,899 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,893 degrees), 5.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (337 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $11,190, which is $−19,813 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Missouri-Kansas City was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,774 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $11,190, which is $19,814 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,201.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending University of Missouri-Kansas City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,190

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City was $11,190. The cost of tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City is $−19,814 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,201

2023 Value

3.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Missouri-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,201. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Missouri-Kansas City grew by 3.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,266

Room and Board

$814

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Missouri-Kansas City was of $12,266 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.34% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $814. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.71% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Kansas City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Missouri-Kansas City was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2774 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Missouri-Kansas City received 5,802 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12% annual growth. Out of those 5,802 applicants, 4,351 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75% acceptance rate.

There were 15,277 students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,351

Accepted Out of 5,802

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Missouri-Kansas City was 75% (4,351 admissions from 5,802 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12%, while admissions grew by 20.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Missouri-Kansas City had a total enrollment of 15,277 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 9,138 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,139. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Missouri-Kansas City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 8.65% Asian, 4.81% Two or More Races, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.6%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Asian Female (6.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,277 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 9,138 and the part-time enrollment is 6,139. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at University of Missouri-Kansas City are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Missouri-Kansas City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Missouri-Kansas City (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,839 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,780 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,580 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 51.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 8.65% Asian, 4.81% Two or More Races, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 333 students (2.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 305 more women than men received degrees from University of Missouri-Kansas City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City is white (1,893 degrees awarded). There were 5.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (337 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Missouri-Kansas City is Computer Science (648 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (211 degrees) and Registered Nursing (99 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Missouri-Kansas City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (750 degrees awarded), Legal (151 degrees), and Physical Sciences (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Software developers (659,508 people), Other managers (283,615 people), Postsecondary teachers (181,918 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,713 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,418 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (750 degrees awarded), Legal (151 degrees), Physical Sciences (93 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (184 degrees), and History (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (750 degrees awarded), Legal (151 degrees), Physical Sciences (93 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (184 degrees), and History (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Computer Systems Design (719,089 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (595,248 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (574,931 people), Elementary & secondary schools (429,695 people), and Offices of physicians (237,646 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
230 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
172 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Missouri-Kansas City was General Business with 230 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,797

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,102

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,797 degrees were awarded to men at University of Missouri-Kansas City, which is 0.855 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,102).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 515 degrees were awarded to men at University of Missouri-Kansas City in Computer Science, which is 2.34 times more than the 220 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 220 degrees were awarded to men at University of Missouri-Kansas City in Computer Science, which is 0.427 times less than the 515 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from University of Missouri-Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Missouri-Kansas City is Male and Asian (85.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.82% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,893 degrees awarded
Asian
337 degrees awarded
Black or African American
313 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Missouri-Kansas City is white (1,893 degrees awarded). There were 5.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (337 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,121 degrees awarded
White Male
772 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Missouri-Kansas City is white female (1,121 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (772 degrees).

Operations

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an endowment valued at nearly $200M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.9M (8.43%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Missouri-Kansas City had a total salary expenditure of 473M. University of Missouri-Kansas City employs 195 Associate professors, 166 Professors and 160 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Male Associate professor (107), Male Professor (94), and Female Assistant professor (92).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Missouri-Kansas City are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 257 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 235 employees, and Management with 209 employees.

Endowment

$200M

2023 Endowment

0.475%

decline from 2022

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an endowment valued at about $200M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Missouri-Kansas City declined 0.475% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $234M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Missouri-Kansas City (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$36.3M - Federal
$29M - State
$1.09M - Local

As of 2023, University of Missouri-Kansas City received $36.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $29M from state grants and contracts, and $1.09M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$217M

2023 Salaries

7.65%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Missouri-Kansas City paid a median of $217M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($473M) and a 7.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.02% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$59.2M

Instructional Salaries

560

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Missouri-Kansas City paid a total of $59.2M to 560 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

195 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

257 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Associate professor with 195 employees, Professor with 166 employees, and Assistant professor with 160 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 257 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 235 employees, and Management with 209 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Missouri-Kansas City was Male Associate professor with 107 employees, Male Professor with 94 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 92 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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