University of Missouri-Kansas City

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City. The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 69%. Out of 5,180 applications received in 2023, 3,599 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to University of Missouri-Kansas City, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 6/15 and the application fee is $45.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Missouri-Kansas City's admissions stats.

University of Missouri-Kansas City 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	32.77%
Mean SAT Score	1318
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	3.1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	50.3%
Waitlist	No

University of Missouri-Kansas City Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	6 15	–

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University of Missouri-Kansas City does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is University of Missouri-Kansas City Hard To Get Into?

Getting into University of Missouri-Kansas City is moderately difficult. University of Missouri-Kansas City evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Missouri-Kansas City accepted 69% of all applicants, around 3,599 from 5,180 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Missouri-Kansas City, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to 6-Year Medical (BLA/MD) program is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to University of Missouri-Kansas City

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

What does University of Missouri-Kansas City consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Missouri-Kansas City for more information on admission factors.

University of Missouri-Kansas City 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Missouri-Kansas City's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	Auditions for Conservatory applicants
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Students admitted to University of Missouri-Kansas City have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 70.73% submitted a class rank. At University of Missouri-Kansas City 32.77% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 61.04% were in the top 25% and 88.83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Missouri-Kansas City, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	15.42%
3.75 and 3.99	22.72%
3.50 and 3.74	22.44%
3.25 and 3.49	15.33%
3.00 and 3.24	11.68%
2.50 and 2.9	11.22%
2.00 and 2.49	1.1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Missouri-Kansas City directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 3.1% of University of Missouri-Kansas City's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 50.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Missouri-Kansas City?

To be competitive with other University of Missouri-Kansas City applicants, you should strive to earn between 1250 and 1555 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Missouri-Kansas City 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1555 and 25% of scored lower than 1250, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Missouri-Kansas City student is 1318.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Missouri-Kansas City students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 625 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Missouri-Kansas City students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 625 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Missouri-Kansas City, you should strive to earn between 21 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Missouri-Kansas City's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Missouri-Kansas City students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to University of Missouri-Kansas City

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Missouri-Kansas City.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Missouri-Kansas City during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Missouri-Kansas City?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Missouri-Kansas City?

❌ No, University of Missouri-Kansas City is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Missouri-Kansas City is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

❌ University of Missouri-Kansas City does not offer early decision.

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