University of Missouri-Kansas City Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Missouri Kansas City
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
64.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City and can I get accepted? The school has a 64% acceptance rate ranking it #16 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,249 out of 5,065 applicants were admitted making University of Missouri-Kansas City a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 35 percent. University of Missouri Kansas City typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1180-1470Applicants Submitting SAT
3%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 610 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1180 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 720 |
| SAT Math 75th | 750 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1470 |
| Average SAT Score | 1330 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Missouri Kansas City?
University of Missouri Kansas City typically requires applicants to be in the top 27 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1180 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1030. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1330 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in Missouri for highest average SAT composite score. 3 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1470 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 1325 to 1470 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 1180 to 1325 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 1035 to 1180 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 1035 | Low | <38% |
University of Missouri-Kansas City ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-28Applicants Submitting ACT
95%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 29 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Admission data indicates that University of Missouri-Kansas City regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #10 in Missouri for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 95 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Missouri Kansas City.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >77% |
| 24 to 28 | Avg + | 64%-77% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 53%-64% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 42%-53% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <42% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.31Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Missouri Kansas City. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Missouri Kansas City was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 64% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 26% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 21% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
55% of University of Missouri Kansas City freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 26% |
| Top 25% of class | 55% |
| Top 50% of class | 81% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 19% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 5% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,172 | 1,893 | 5,065 |
| Accepted | 2,070 | 1,179 | 3,249 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 62% | 64% |
| Enrolled | 759 | 485 | 1,244 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 37% | 41% | 38% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Missouri Kansas City and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178402 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri Kansas City.
