University of Missouri - Kansas CityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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5000 Holmes St. Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 235-8652
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 1
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
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Admissions Office
Address
5000 Holmes St.
Kansas City
MO
64110
Phone
(816) 235-8652
Fax
(816) 235-5544
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
Audition recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
65% of 7,557 applicants were admitted
Women
68% of 4,853 applicants were admitted
Men
60% of 2,704 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,849 (38%) of 4,907 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,114 (34%) of 3,286 admitted students enrolled
Men
735 (45%) of 1,621 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
14%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
15.4%
2.00 - 2.49
1.4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 670 average , 540-775 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
47.2%
Score of 600 - 700
19.4%
Score of 500 - 600
25%
Score of 400 - 500
8.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 680 average , 585-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
41.7%
Score of 600 - 700
27.8%
Score of 500 - 600
27.8%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
2.8%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
24 average , 20-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
24.4%
Score of 24 - 29
26.9%
Score of 18 - 23
36.2%
Score of 12 - 17
12.2%
Score of 6 - 11
0.3%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 23
Score of 30 - 36
17.3%
Score of 24 - 29
30.4%
Score of 18 - 23
29.2%
Score of 12 - 17
22.9%
Score of 6 - 11
0.3%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 23
Score of 30 - 36
23.8%
Score of 24 - 29
22.4%
Score of 18 - 23
35%
Score of 12 - 17
16.2%
Score of 6 - 11
2.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 28%
Top quarter: 54%
Top half: 83%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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