by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 11,027 undergraduates in 2020, UMKC is a large, public university located in Kansas City, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UMKC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMKC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMKC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at UMKC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMKC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UMKC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMKC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMKC for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UMKC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UMKC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UMKC has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,027 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,071 (55.1%). Part-time attendance was 4,956 (44.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,071 | 4,956 | 11,027 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMKC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UMKC #446 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMKC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMKC Diversity Guide.
UMKC has a total of 302 student athletes, 141 men and 161 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $11,751,867 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $11,751,867 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Missouri - Kansas City Athletics