by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will attending University of Missouri - Kansas City cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UMKC.
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UMKC's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Missouri - Kansas City should not be more than $1,450.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $26,499 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $25,049 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $1,450 |
If you live in Missouri and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Missouri and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of Missouri - Kansas City will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $10,785 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $10,785 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While University of Missouri - Kansas City participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
University of Missouri - Kansas City awarded a total of $37,482 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 15 veterans for an average award of $2,499 ($4,998 after government matching).
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of Missouri - Kansas City. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
| Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All | unlimited | $20,000 | $0 |
| Graduate | All | unlimited | $20,000 | $0 |
| Professional | School of Dentistry | unlimited | $5,000 | $0 |
| Professional | School of Law | unlimited | unlimited | $0 |
| Professional | School of Medicine | 8 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Professional | School of Pharmacy | unlimited | $5,000 | $0 |
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $307, University of Missouri - Kansas City falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $307 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $843 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Missouri - Kansas City thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,680. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $14,944 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $13,264 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $1,680 |
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Missouri - Kansas City estimates your expenses to be ($770).
| Supplies Expenses | $770 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $230 |