University Of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri–Kansas City, also referred to as UMKC, is a state university located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1933 with the name Lincoln and Lee, the University of Kansas City. In 1933, it was renamed as University of Kansas City. Finally, in 1963, the University earned its current moniker. It now stretches over approximately 150 acres among its associated buildings and main campus.

University of Missouri–Kansas City has the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Computing and Engineering
• School of Dentistry
• School of Education
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy

The UMKC campus is home to a number of Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.

The University's sports teams are called the Kangaroos. Kasey the Kangaroo, created by Walt Disney, is the official mascot. UMKC sponsors basketball, softball, soccer, track & field, cross-country, volleyball, golf, and tennis.

Distinguished alumni of the University include Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States; Zel Fischer, Judge, Missouri Supreme Court; and John D. Carmack, video game programmer famous for developing the game series Wolfenstein and Doom.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law, drama and performing arts, music, medicine, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 14,442 in 2007-2008 (9,006 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 64% of enrolled students, graduate students are 28%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 9%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: UMKC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

UMKC provides on-campus housing for 883 of its 9,006 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 84 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 86 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: