University of Missouri-Kansas City
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Missouri-Kansas City?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMKC accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 7,557 people applied and 4,907 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Missouri-Kansas City:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at University of Missouri-Kansas City, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Missouri-Kansas City by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UMKC considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Missouri-Kansas City as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47. 28% of freshmen who attended UMKC were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
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SAT Composite Scores
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