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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. Missouri-Kansas City admits about 7 in 10 applicants (72%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 59% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 64%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled22 of 100 · 1,343 students
Admitted, went elsewhere50 of 100 · 3,122
Not admitted28 of 100 · 1,721

The funnel

Applied
6,186
Admitted
4,465
Enrolled
1,343

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 67%, women at 75%.

Women admitted75%
Men admitted67%
30%

Yield

30% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college30%
30%
← 5%higher than 71% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college72%
72%
← More selectivemore selective than 59% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. Missouri-Kansas City reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 3% of first-years sent an SAT and 54% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of Missouri-Kansas City
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1420 on the SAT, 250 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1290–1550median 1470
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing640–760median 725
500600700800
Math650–790median 745
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

3%

submitted SAT

54%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1420
1420
← 900higher than 91% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)