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University of Missouri-Kansas City SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1290 to 1540

ACT Range20 to 28

Average GPA3.47

Acceptance Rate72.2%

UMKC’s 72% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many solid students, but the testing data is uneven: only 3% submitted SAT scores, while 54% submitted ACT scores. If you test, use the ACT range as the clearer benchmark and aim close to 28.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Missouri-Kansas City facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Missouri-Kansas City enrolls about 10,206 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. UMKC has a freshman retention rate of 75%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 54%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Kansas City, MO

Undergrad Enrollment10,206

Freshman Retention75%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate54%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UMKC?

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Key University of Missouri-Kansas City application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

January 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UMKC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. UMKC’s Regular Decision deadline is August 15, so no fall senior-year retake will arrive in time and a summer retake is your last practical chance for a stronger score.

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What you'll actually pay

UMKC, a public Summit League university, lists in-state tuition at $11,750 and out-of-state tuition at $30,650. About 70% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,055. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$11,750

Out-of-State Tuition$30,650

Room and Board$12,384

Average Merit Award$6,055

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$18,745

Average Debt at Grad$16,960

At University of Missouri-Kansas City, out-of-state tuition is $30,650, compared with in-state tuition of $11,750, with room and board adding $12,384. About 70% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $18,745. Merit awards average $6,055, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $16,960.