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Study at University of Missouri Kansas City


The University of Missouri–Kansas City, also referred to as UMKC, is an institution of higher learning located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Its main campus is situated in Kansas City's Rockhill neighborhood, east of the Country Club Plaza. UMKC is a part of the University of Missouri System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Conservatory of Music
  • Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
  • Law School
  • Libraries
  • School of Biological Sciences
  • School of Computing and Engineering
  • School of Dentistry
  • School of Education
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Pharmacy
UMKC's official mascot is named “Kasey Kangaroo”. Their athletics teams are known as the Kangaroos.

Profile of University of Missouri Kansas City

The main campus of UMKC is in Kansas City, MO (a large city). The school is a public school. UMKC offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and music.

UMKC Selectivity

UMKC does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 533 to 668. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 548 or more.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at UMKC are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Enrolment

In 2007, the school had 14, 442 enrolled students.

Student Life

Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.

UMKC Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Liberal Arts522liberal arts and sciences, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, economics, Spanish language, . . .
Business and Management371business, accounting
Education and Teaching336curriculum and instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school Counselling, special ed, education, music teaching, . . .
Medicine296dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design
Law195law, legal professions
Science143biology, chemistry, physics, anatomical sciences, geological and earth sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine140registered nursing
Therapy and Counselling103psychology, Counselling psychology
Computer Science and Engineering100computer and info science, information science
Family and Social Work97social work, public administration
Media91communication and journalism
Music87music performance, music, music theory and composition
Engineering78electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering
Art Studies40art studies
Security and Law Enforcement39corrections and criminal justice
Drama and Performing Arts35drama, dance
Medical Support and Technology32dental hygienist
Religion and Philosophy18philosophy, Jewish studies
Conservation and Resource Management12environmental science
Mathematics12mathematics
Fine Arts11art history and criticism
Architecture and Planning6urban planning


Contact: UMKC

University of Missouri Kansas City

5100 Rockhill Rd

Kansas City, MO 64110

General Phone: (816) 235-1000

http: //www.umkc.edu/