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University of Missouri-Kansas City Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into University of Missouri Kansas City

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for University of Missouri Kansas City
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City is 76%.  It ranks #28 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Missouri Kansas City is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,774 out of 4,967 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 43 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Missouri Kansas City typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City application fee is $45 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Missouri Kansas City. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Missouri-Kansas City SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1143-1506
Applicants Submitting SAT 
3%
SAT Scores for University of Missouri Kansas City
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 573
SAT Composite 25th 1143
SAT Scores for University of Missouri Kansas City
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 743
SAT Math 75th 763
SAT Composite 75th 1506
Average SAT Score 1320

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 is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Missouri Kansas City score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1143-1506.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Missouri Kansas City admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1506 and Above Good >86%
1324 to 1506 Avg + 76%-86%
1143 to 1324 Avg - 63%-76%
962 to 1143 Reach 47%-63%
Less than 962 Low <47%
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University of Missouri-Kansas City ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
66%
ACT Scores for University of Missouri Kansas City
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for University of Missouri Kansas City
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri Kansas City is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Missouri-Kansas City regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Missouri Kansas City admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >87%
25 to 30 Avg + 76%-87%
21 to 25 Avg - 64%-76%
17 to 21 Reach 50%-64%
Less than 17 Low <50%
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University of Missouri-Kansas City GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.54
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Missouri Kansas City?

Applicants require very good grades in high school 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 3.54 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 grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 76% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Missouri Kansas City students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of University of Missouri Kansas City freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Missouri Kansas City students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 35%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Missouri Kansas City admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,287 1,680 4,967
Accepted 2,565 1,209 3,774
Acceptance Rate 78% 72% 76%
Enrolled 746 402 1,148
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 33% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
94

Applicants have 94 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Missouri Kansas City is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Missouri Kansas City and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Missouri Kansas City Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Missouri Kansas City
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178402 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri Kansas City.

FAQs

Does University of Missouri Kansas City prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Missouri-Kansas City. 66% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Missouri Kansas City?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Missouri-Kansas City. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Missouri Kansas City?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1143 and 1506. 3% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Missouri Kansas City?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 30. 66% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.