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We offer more than 125 academic areas to ignite your interests. So, go ahead, set the world on fire. We'll light the spark.

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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.

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Why Settle for Less?

UMKC takes top spots among public universities in Missouri and Kansas in Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.

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Student experience

Located in the heart of Kansas City, we're redefining the college experience by connecting to the community to not only enrich our students' lives but also address community needs and promote a culture of civic responsibility.

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Social mobility

We pioneered innovative programs, such as Professional Career Escalators, First Gen Roo and Supplemental Instruction, to ensure students from every background can build a solid foundation for the future.

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Starting salaries

From academic and career advising to employment services and community partnerships, our award-winning faculty and staff deliver direction and support to help the next generation succeed in their careers.

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Best value

More than 95 percent of our first-year students and 87 percent of our transfer students receive financial aid. Plus, all eligible residents of the United States can qualify for in-state tuition and fees under our Roo Nation scholarship.

UMKC students dressed in Chiefs red t-shits sit in seats at the stadium after being celebrated on the field.

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.

Scholarship Recipients Community Partnerships

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

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Two UMKC students joyfully blow glitter out of their cupped hands while standing in front of a statue of Mickey Mouse at the Disney 100 exhibit at Union Station

UMKC Day at Disney 100

Now at the Bank of America Gallery in Union Station, the Disney 100 exhibit features more than 250 artifacts from the historic vault of the Walt Disney Archives.
Join us for UMKC Day at Disney 100 on Saturday, October 19 for special UMKC presentations, including Walt Disney's Kansas City and a maker activity with staff from the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Presentations are included in exhibit admission purchase.

UMKC Day at Disney 100

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