University of Missouri-Kansas City: Acceptance Rate, Admissions Statistics

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 56%. Located on an urban campus in Kansas City, UMKC awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. UMKC students can choose from over 125 degree programs, and professional fields in business and health are among the most popular with undergraduates. The school has an impressive 14-to-1 student/faculty ratio, and an average class size of 26. Outside of the classroom, students can join a number of student-run clubs and activities ranging from performing arts groups, to academic clubs, to recreational sports clubs. On the athletic front, the UMKC Kangaroos compete in the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to University of Missouri Kansas City? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Missouri-Kansas City had an acceptance rate of 56%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 56 students were admitted, making UMKC's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Beginning with the 2019-20 admissions cycle, UMKC implemented a test-optional admissions process. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Missouri-Kansas City's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UMKC scored between 490 and 590, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 590. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 750, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 750. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1340 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Requirements

University of Missouri-Kansas City does not require the optional SAT essay section or SAT Subject tests. Note that UMKC does not superscore SAT results; your highest total SAT score will be considered.

Note that UMKC's test-optional admissions process does not apply to students applying to programs in Architectural Studies, Conservatory, School of Computing and Engineering, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Pharmacy, and Honors College. In addition, students interested in automatic scholarships, home-schooled applicants, and student-athletes are required to submit standardized test scores.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Beginning with the 2019-20 admissions cycle, UMKC implemented a test-optional admissions process. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 93% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of UMKC's admitted students fall within the top 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of Missouri-Kansas City received a composite ACT score between 21 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 21.

Requirements

Note that UMKC does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. University of Missouri-Kansas City does not require the optional ACT writing section.

Note that UMKC's test-optional admissions process does not apply to students applying to programs in Architectural Studies, Conservatory, School of Computing and Engineering, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Pharmacy, and Honors College. In addition, students interested in automatic scholarships, home-schooled applicants, and student-athletes are required to submit standardized test scores.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Missouri-Kansas City's incoming freshmen class was 3.41, and over 50% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to UMKC have primarily high B grades.

Admissions Chances

University of Missouri-Kansas City, which accepts just over half of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. UMKC offers several admission options: automatic, test-optional, and competitive. Admission is based on completion of UMKC's required high school core curriculum, class rank or GPA, and ACT or SAT scores.

UMKC requires applicants to complete four units of English and math; three units of science and social studies; two units of a single foreign language; and one unit of fine arts. Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or above in required coursework and a composite ACT score of 19 or higher are eligible for automatic admission to certain programs. Students with a lower high school GPA will need to have higher standardized test scores to gain admission. Note that students who do not meet University of Missouri-Kansas City's admissions requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Missouri-Kansas City Undergraduate Admissions Office.