| Name |
University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| Address |
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110 |
| Website |
http://www.umkc.edu |
| Email |
admit@umkc.edu |
| Percent Undergrad College Owned |
12% |
| Percent Fraternity |
4% |
| Percent Sorority |
5% |
| Percent Campus Weekends |
15% |
| Offer Housing |
Yes |
| Percent Students College Housing |
12% |
| Campus Housing |
No |
| Off Campus Assistance |
Yes |
| Types Available |
coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, other housing options |
| College Owned Singles |
N/A |
| College Owned Doubles |
N/A |
| College Owned Triples |
N/A |
| College Owned Apartments |
N/A |
| College Owned Other |
N/A |
| Num College Owned |
3 |
| Sprinkler System |
100% |
| Fire Alarms |
100% |
| High Speed Internet |
100% |
| Campus Size |
93 acres |
| Percent Weekends |
15% |
| Nearest Airport |
Kansas City (15) |
| Nearest Train |
Kansas City (4) |
| Nearest Bus |
Kansas City (5) |
| Public Transport |
Yes |
| Cars Permitted |
Yes |
| Percent Cars |
95% |
| School Employment |
Yes |
| Percent Undergrads Employed |
6% |
| Average Undergrad Earnings |
5,700 |
| Freshmen Discouraged Working |
No |
| Army Rotc |
Offered on campus |
| Navy Rotc |
Not offered |
| Airforce Rotc |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Missouri-Columbia) |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
| Additional Policies |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
| Popular Events |
Welcome Week, Court Warming, Talent Show, Spring Fling, Diversity Week, International Food and Culture Night |
| Student Activities |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
| Num Organizations |
220 |
| Honor Societies |
over 200 student organizations ranging from honor societies, service, religious, and ethnic/racial organizations |
| Religious Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Organization, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Christian Student Ministries, The Edge Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Students Inc. , Muslim Students Association, Spirit of Praise Gospel Choir, T. H. A. T. (Trusting His Absolute Truth), United Campus Ministries, University Bible Fellowship |
| International Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) The African American Student Union, Association of Latin American Students, Filipino-American Student Association, INDUS-United Students of India, NAACP, Queers and Allies, Taiwanese American Student Association, United Students of Asia, African Student Cultural Organization, Arab Students' Association, Association of Malaysian Students, Chinese Scholars & Students Association, European Club, Indian Students Association, Indonesian Student Association, International Student Council, Japanese Student Organization, Korean Student Association, Pakistani Student Association, Taiwanese Student Association, Thai Students Association, Turkish Student Association |
| Other Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) Activity & Program Council, Allied Students at UMKC, Amnesty International, Associated Students of University of Missouri (ASUM), Campus Greens, Classics Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Communiversity Student Organization, Culinary Arts Student Association, Earth Care, Earth Works, Financial Investors Club, Financial Management Association, Graduate Employee Organization, In_Sight, International Trumpet Guild, Model United Nations, Residence Hall Council, Secular Student Society, Shifa International Inc. , Student Interest Group in Neurology, Students for Direct Democracy, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Students Supporting Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency, Surgical Society of UMKC, Transfer Students Association , UMKC Eclectic Learners, UMKC Orchestra Society, Umoja Katika Taali, Wiredmind; |
| Student Papers |
(Appears as submitted by school) The University News (weekly); New Letters (quarterly) |
| Num Frats |
5 |
| Frats Chapter Houses |
3 |
| Percent Frat Members |
4% |
| Num Sororities |
7 |
| Sororities Chapter Houses |
5 |
| Percent Sorority Members |
5% |
| Type |
Public institution |
| Year Founded |
1929 |
| Religious Affiliation |
None |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester |
| Undergrad Body |
9,491 |
| Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
161,366,867 |
| Application Deadline |
Rolling |
| Application Fee |
35 |
| Selectivity |
More selective |
| Tuition |
7,591 in-state, 17,857 out-of-state |
| Room Board |
6,823 |
| Basic |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
| Career |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Job Six Months |
N/A |
| Job One Year |
N/A |
| Job Two Years |
N/A |
| Firms |
Acosta Sales & Marketing, Alliance Data, American Century Investments, Americo, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Applied Learning Processes, AVP, Inc., AXA Advisors, Blockbuster Inc., Cable Dahmer Chevrolet, Cerner, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Col |
| Library |
Yes |
| Library Consortia |
Yes |
| Num Books |
1,312,025 |
| Num Subscriptions |
25,915 |
| Num Microforms |
1,884,659 |
| Num Audiovisual |
401,069 |
| Num Ebooks |
N/A |
| Library Facilities |
dental library, law library, health sciences library |
| Museums |
observatory, library of science and technology, performing arts center, conservatory of music, Center for Creative Studies, Minature Toy Museum |
| Computer Course |
Yes |
| Own Computer |
No |
| Computers Available |
278 |
| Email Accounts |
Yes |
| Internet Access |
Yes |
| Computers Available In |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Num Wired Library |
50 |
| Num Wired Classrooms |
125 |
| Num Wired Labs |
20 |
| Num Wired Other |
1,200 |
| Wireless Network |
Yes |
| Wireless Areas |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
| Wireless Capacity |
3,500 |
| Recommended Os |
Microsoft |
| Hosting Units |
100% |
| Student Webpages |
Yes |
| Online Registration |
Yes |
| Campus Safety |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
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