University of Missouri-Kansas City

5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
http://www.umkc.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1929
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	9,491
Endowment	161,366,867
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	35
Selectivity	More selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	7,591 in-state, 17,857 out-of-state
Room/Board	6,823

Services
Associated 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
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)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	observatory, library of science and technology, performing arts center, conservatory of music, Center for Creative Studies, Minature Toy Museum
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	observatory, library of science and technology, performing arts center, conservatory of music, Center for Creative Studies, Minature Toy Museum
Periodical Subs	25,915
# of Books	1,312,025
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	4%
Students in sororities	5%
Campus Size	93 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	12%
College housing types	coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, other housing options
Popular Events	Welcome Week, Court Warming, Talent Show, Spring Fling, Diversity Week, International Food and Culture Night
Nearest Airport	Kansas City (15)
Nearest Train	Kansas City (4)
Army ROTC	Offered on campus
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations	220
# of fraternities	5
# of sororities	7
Students in fraternities	4%
Students in sororities	5%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The University News (weekly); New Letters (quarterly)
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;