Like the future is yours Like a boss Like you're going places Like you mean it
Blaze New Trails
We offer more than 125 academic areas to ignite your interests. So, go ahead, set the world on fire. We'll light the spark.
You Make the Rules
Whether you’re the first in your family to go to college, haven’t been in school for a while or are working on an advanced degree, UMKC lets you do you. With more than 15,000 students, it’s easy to meet new friends, try new things and explore new places on campus and around Kansas City. We’ve got a lot going on, and when you come here, you get to decide what your experience looks like.
Student organizations, professional
groups and clubs on campus
The Future Is in Your Hands
How can you change the world when you're tied down with student debt? You're here to learn to break new ground; not break the bank.
Financial aid and scholarships
More than 95 percent of our first-year students and 87 percent of our transfer students receive financial aid every year they attend UMKC. Plus, all eligible residents of the United States can qualify for in-state tuition and fees under our Roo Nation scholarship.
Pell Grant-eligible students at UMKC
Qualifying Pell Grant-eligible students go to UMKC for free. That’s because our Roo Advantage Scholarship covers the gap between scholarship and grants and any remaining tuition and fees.
First in their family to go to college
First Gen Roo gives first-gen students the support they need to make the most out of their time at UMKC. The Center for First-Generation Student Success recognizes UMKC as a First Gen Forward school.
Potential employers
Our extensive alumni network and central location gives you opportunities to make connections, intern and even work with some of the region’s top organizations. Plus, our Professional Career Escalators can give you a leg up in your career.
Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholars Celebrated at Preseason Game
Nearly two dozen UMKC students were cheered on by the crowd at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
As part of the university’s five-year partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholarship provides unique scholarships and behind-the-scenes opportunities with the championship team. UMKC is a proud higher education partner of all four major professional sports teams in Kansas City — the Royals, Kansas City Current, Sporting KC and the Kansas City Chiefs.
One of the advantages of being in a city like Kansas City is that I get to see all different types of people that come from all different walks of life. I wouldn’t want to teach anywhere else.
Kayla Tottress, elementary education
ROOS MOBB
Be the first on the scene at the ROOS MOBB pop-up event on Friday, September 27
Old-school is the new school as ROOS MOBB returns to the Crossroads Arts District with our second UMKC X MADE MOBB collaboration, described as "a little bit street, a little bit vintage varsity and a whole lot of KC pride." In addition to limited edition ROOS MOBB merch, we’ll be joined by other alumni-owned businesses.
Featured Events
From center stage to center court, there's always something exciting happening on campus and around Kansas City.