For the Fall 2023 undergraduate admission at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, 56% of the 5574 applicants were chosen. It has a selective admission process where candidates are evaluated based on GPA and standardized test scores. The university accepts applications for fall, spring, and summer semesters.

The University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) offers more than 125 undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and certificate courses in the fields of engineering & computing, medicine, arts, science, law, education, and management.

  • In Fall 2022, UKMC had enrolled around 16,375 students.
  • There are more than 1400 international students in UMKC.
  • Academic scholarships for international students (F1 or J1 visa holders) are awarded based on GPA (minimum 3.0) and TOEFL (minimum 79 in iBT)/ IELTS (minimum 6.0) and no separate application is required.
  • Applications for priority scholarship should be submitted by January 15.
  • MBA Applicants require work experience of at least 2 years.
  • Conditional Admission is available for undergraduate applicants through the Peer Academic Leadership (PAL) Program and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program.
  • International students are encouraged to apply at least one month prior to the deadline so that they have enough time to apply for the visa.

Highlights

Application Portal UMKC Online application
Application fees 75 USD (for International students)
Acceptance rate 56%
Average SAT score 460 - 570
Average ACT score 19 - 24
Mode of Payment Online/ Money Order
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake seasons Fall/ Spring/ Summer
Work experience 2 years or more for an MBA
Financial Aid Scholarship, Awards

University of Missouri - Kansas City Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the undergraduate programs at UMKC are tabulated below. Applicants should submit all the required documents within the deadlines to be eligible for admission.

Admission season Application deadline
Fall semester June 15
Spring semester November 15

The application deadlines for postgraduate programs differ for various courses. The dates for some of the courses are tabulated below.

Course Deadline
MBA* and MS in Accounting Fall – July 15
Spring – December 15 Summer – May 1
MS in Electrical Engineering Fall - January 15
Spring - October 1 of the preceding year
MA in Liberal Arts Fall - 1 March
Spring - 1 November
LLM March 1

*International students have to apply one month before the mentioned dates

University of Missouri - Kansas City International Students Admissions

International applicants interested in studying in the U.S.A can apply for admission at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. The International Student Affairs Office guides through the admission process.

Applicants should have an estimated budget of studying in the United States and have proper proof of funds. Financial Statement Guidelines can help them to meet the requirements for the same.

Application Portal: International Students Application

Application fees 75 USD

Admission requirements

  • Academic Records: PDF copies of all the previous academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas, degree certificates, etc).
  • Standardized test scores - SAT/ACT (ACT code is 2380) for undergraduates and GMAT/GRE scores for graduates (UMKC code is 6872)
  • Personal statement – One-page essay demonstrating the skills, interests, educational goals of the applicant and explaining the reason for choosing UMKC.
  • Statement of finances - Bank statement demonstrating the ability to cover the tuition and living expenses of one academic year.
  • A copy of the passport
  • Affidavit of Support: Proof of sponsorship by any friend or family member
  • Immigration documents: International students who are already attending any institution in the U.S have to provide a copy of visa, I-94, and I-20.
  • Transfer-In-Form for applicants from other institutions in the U.S
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (required scores are mentioned below)

Other requirements (program-specific) -

  • Resume
  • Writing sample or portfolio

All the above documents can be uploaded during the online application or can be sent through fax (573/884-4894), email (umkcisaoproc@umkc.edu) or dropbox.

English Language Proficiency

The international students from non-English speaking nations have to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language through standardized tests.

Minimum required scores for all the accepted tests by the university are mentioned below:

Test Undergraduate Score Graduate Score
TOEFL iBT (Code 6872) 61/ 65 (School of Computing and Engineering) 79
IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all bands) 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all bands)
PTE 44 53
Duolingo English Test 90 105
GTEC GTEC CBT 1075 1050 1205 1200
SAT (Code 6872) 460 -

Note: School of Computing and Engineering does not require Indian and Pakistani applicants to submit Proof of English Proficiency

Visa Process for International Students

International students will require a visa to study in the United States. UMKC will issue the Form I-20 only after the candidate is selected. Candidates will have to sign the form and contact the U.S Embassy in their country to apply for the F1 or J1 visa. Applicants have to pay the visa fees before beginning the document verification process.

The applicants have to submit the following during the verification process:

  • I-20 and the admission letter sent by the university
  • Receipt of the visa application
  • Passport (should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in the US)
  • Original academic transcripts from previously attended institutes
  • Standardized test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, etc).
  • Original documents showing the current salary of the sponsor or the tax form, demonstrating the ability to pay for one year of tuition and living expenses in the U.S.A.
  • One set of financial documents.

University of Missouri Kansas City Undergraduate Admissions

UMKC offers more than 125 undergraduate courses in the field of engineering & computing, medicine, arts, science, law, education, and management.

All freshmen applicants should have completed four units of English, four units of mathematics, three units of science, three units of social studies, two units of a single foreign language, and one unit of fine arts as high school core-requirement.

Application Portal: UMKC Online application or Common Application

Application fees: 45 USD (domestic) / 75 USD (international)

Admission requirements:

  • Official high school transcripts
  • A minimum GPA and ACT scores are required to get automatic admissions.
    • o School of Engineering – GPA of 3.0 and 24 in ACT composite, 25 in Math subscore
    • o Other Schools – GPA of 2.5 and 19 in ACT composite(ACT code – 2380)
  • Test-Optional – students with a GPA above 2.75 may not require submitting ACT/SAT scores.

University of Missouri - Kansas City Graduate Admission

Graduate applicants at UMKC should have a degree equivalent to the four-year US bachelor’s degree or a first-level professional degree. The degrees from the non-US colleges should be recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for the higher education of the country.

Some of the popular courses are MBA, MS in Chemistry, MS in Accounting, MS in Electrical Engineering, LLM, etc.

Application Portal: UMKC Online application

Application fees: 45 USD (domestic) / 75 USD (international)

Admission requirements:

The admission requirements for the graduate programs vary according to the course. However, there are some general requirements:

  • A satisfactory academic record
  • Official certificates of all degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, grade reports, and examination records of all previously attended institutes.
  • Statement of purpose and English Language Test Scores (for International students)

The admission requirements of some of the graduate courses are tabulated below:

Requirements MS in Electrical Engineering MS in Chemistry MBA LLM MA in Liberal Arts
Academic Requirements GPA at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Bachelor's degree equivalent to American Chemical Society approved bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in any major LLB or Juris Doctor or any other law degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 for taxation and 2.0 for Master of Laws on a 4.0 scale Minimum GPA of 3.25 in the bachelors
GMAT/ GRE GRE - 75th percentile in quantitative and 30th percentile in verbal Not required GMAT - Minimum 450, but scores above 520 are preferred. Not required Not required
English language test scores for International students TOEFL iBT - 79
IELTS - 6.5		 TOEFL iBT - 79
TOEFL CBT - 213
TOEFL PBT - 550		 TOEFL iBT - Min 80 (preferred – above 90) IELTS - Min 6.0 (preferred – above 6.5) TOEFL iBT - 80
TOEFL PBT - 550
IELTS - 5.5		 TOEFL iBT - 100 IELTS - 6.5
Personal Statement Not required Required Required Not required Required (Min 1000 words)
Work experience Not required Not required 2 or more years of full-time experience Not required Not required
Resume Not required Not require Required Not required Not required
Recommendations Two (for students who have a GPA below 3.0) Two Not required Not required Three
Portfolio Not required Not required Not required Not required Sample of recent academic writing

The applicants can check their application status at UMKC Application Account. It will take around 3-4 weeks to get any update about the application.

FAQs

Ques. How much GPA is expected for admission into UMKC?

Ans. For undergraduate admission, the GPA should be above 3.0 for engineering courses and above 2.5 for other courses. The GPA for graduate programs differs for every graduate course. However, it ranges from 2.7 to 3.5 GPA.

Ques. How hard is it to get admission into UMKC?

Ans. UMKC admissions are based on merit. The students who have excellent academic records can get automatic admission, while those with average and below-average scores have to face some competition. The acceptance rate of the university is 56% thus making the process quite selective.

Ques. How can international students apply for UMKC?

Ans. International students can apply through the UMKC online application and upload all the documents along after paying an application fee of 75 USD. Once the application is accepted, applicants have to send the official transcripts directly from the attended institutions and the scores of the standardized tests from the testing agency.

Ques. How can we send our documents to UMKC?

Ans. The candidates can upload them while filling the online application, or send through mail or fax.