Kansas City, MO
Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 75% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,754 | 3,527 | 1,196 | 61% |
| 2020 | 5,672 | 3,574 | 1,059 | 63% |
| 2021 | 4,967 | 3,774 | 1,148 | 76% |
| 2022 | 5,180 | 3,599 | 1,165 | 69% |
| 2023 | 5,802 | 4,351 | 1,289 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,966 of 3,768 women and 1,382 of 2,030 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Missouri-Kansas City has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,351 of 5,802 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,802 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,289 enrolled.
No. University of Missouri-Kansas City is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 75% — it has become less selective.