The University of Missouri-Kansas City

Perks of Being a Roo

There are a lot of reasons our students love UMKC, and we've compiled a list of the perks they mention the most.

Academic Excellence

More than 125 academic programs available
Small class sizes create opportunities for faculty mentors
More than 80% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field
Additional opportunities available in Honors College, Study Abroad and Research

Academic Programs

Affordability

More than $190 million in financial aid is awarded to UMKC students each year
More than 90% of freshmen and 75% of transfers receive some combination of financial aid
Wide range of scholarships for good grades or leadership skills
Kansas residents qualify for in-state undergraduate tuition and students in 15 states get a discount

Find Aid

Internships and Jobs

Each year 5,100+ jobs are posted on the UMKC Career Network by 1,400+ employers
Students meet professionals through guest lectures and campus networking events
Kansas City is home to major employers and is a great environment for entrepreneurs

Career Services

Alumni Connections

UMKC has a vast, worldwide alumni network
Successful alumni include award-winning musicians, medical professionals, lawyers, teachers, engineers, entrepreneurs
Around 50% of alumni choose to live and work in Kansas City

UMKC Alumni

Inclusive Campus

Our student body of 16,000+ hail from all 50 states and 85+ countries
Special events and programs offered through several organizations, like Multicultural Student Association and LGBTQIA
Unique scholarship opportunities available for minority students

Inclusion Awareness

Student Housing

Modern, fully furnished residence halls and apartment complex
Campus safety is a priority, with convenient parking, ID card dorm access and UMKC police available 24/7
Students who live on campus average a higher GPA (3.2) than those who live off campus

Residential Life

Roo Wellness

Health Services offered at on-campus clinic at little-to-no cost
Counseling Services available at little-to-no cost to help students with college life and mental health
Wellness opportunities and facilities available through UMKC Campus Recreation

Student Health

Life in Kansas City

World-class arts and entertainment are minutes from campus
Professional sports teams and events in baseball, football, soccer, hockey and racing
KC is known for its BBQ, as well as restaurants featuring farm-to-table menus and international cuisine

Visit KC

UMKC Student Takes the Driver’s Seat With Her Involvement On Campus

Mya Thomas’s passion for interdisciplinary learning fueled her interest in STEM organizations such as Women in Science (WiSci) and Baja Buggy

Replacing Disturbing Nightmares With Enjoyable Dreams

UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma

Pharmacy Internship Helps Young Learners Get a Head Start in the Lab

High school- and college-age students are introduced to pharmacy earlier than ever before with a UMKC summer internship

UMKC and Saint Luke’s to Lead Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Disease to Combat Maternal Deaths and Illnesses

$8.3 million grant is largest NIH award in university history

UMKC Law School’s Free Bar Prep Results in Highest Pass Rate of All Missouri and Kansas Public Universities

School’s initiative yields 90% pass rate

UMKC Rises in USNWR National Rankings; Undergraduate Engineering and Nursing Named Among Top in Missouri

Kansas City’s university earns continued recognition for its degree programs and student success

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