Attending UMKC as an international student is a sound investment in your future. We offer several opportunities to make it more affordable.

2024-2025 Academic Year F-1/J-1 Cost Estimates

Estimates are based on full-time enrollment in 24 credit hours for undergraduate students and 18 credit hours for graduate students for one academic year (fall and spring). Professional program fees and tuition cost estimates are not included in this table.

Degree Program Cost Estimates for F-1/J-1 Students

Undergraduate programs Graduate programs
Nursing Computer science, engineering and information technology Dental hygiene Other bachelor's degree programs Master's and doctorate programs
Tuition and fees $30,005 $27,352 $26,920 $26,560 $23,410
Living expenses (rent, utilities, transportation and groceries) $17,237 $17,237 $17,237 $17,237 $17,237
Other expenses (health insurance, textbooks, fees for international students) $3,885 $3,885 $3,885 $3,885 $3,885
Estimated cost of attendance $51,127 $49,842 $49,388 $49,010 $45,703

Estimated cost of attendance is the total amount (before scholarships or assistantships) that will be printed on your Form I-20 for F-1 students or Form DS-2019 for J-1 students. 

Professional program estimates

There may be additional fees for international students enrolled in a professional program.

Dependent Costs for I-20/DS-2019

Additional amount per year required for dependents
Type of dependent Additional amount per year
F-2 dependent spouse $5,397
Each F-2 dependent child $5,397
J-2 dependent spouse $8,031
First J-2 dependent child $8,031
Each additional J-2 dependent child $5,397

Ways to Help Pay for Your Program

Additional Financial Resources