University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$50,298
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$11,988
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $59,637 ten years after entry — 10% above the national median. Acceptance rate 75.0%, average SAT score 1204, in-state tuition $11,988.
At a Glance
Total Students
6,618
Retention Rate
78%
Faculty Ratio
14
Financial Aid
24%
Median Debt
$18,750
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,204
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
640–760
SAT Math (middle 50%)
650–790
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–28
Institution Overview
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university enrolls 6,618 students. The retention rate is 77.5%, and the graduation rate is 56%. The in-state tuition is $11,988. Around 24.4% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of the University of Missouri-Kansas City report earnings of $48,700 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $50,298, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $59,637. The median debt for graduates is $18,750.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$49k
1 YEAR
$50k
5 YEARS
$60k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Missouri-Kansas City alumni earn a median of $48,700. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $50,298. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $59,637. The median debt for graduates is $18,750.
The university has a 77.5% retention rate and a 56% graduation rate. The acceptance rate is 75%, and 24.4% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $11,988.
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