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

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5000 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
(800) 775-8652
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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 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended June 15
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 used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
5000 Holmes Street
Kansas City
MO
64110-2499
Phone
(800) 775-8652
Fax
(816) 235-1717
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
No set date
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
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Other
Auditions for Conservatory applicants recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
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
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
76% of 4,967 applicants were admitted
Women
78% of 3,287 applicants were admitted
Men
72% of 1,680 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,655 (44%) of 3,774 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,037 (40%) of 2,565 admitted students enrolled
Men
618 (51%) of 1,209 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
15%
3.75 - 3.99
29%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
12%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 675 average , 573-763 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
50%
Score of 600 - 700
17%
Score of 500 - 600
19%
Score of 400 - 500
14%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 665 average , 570-743 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
44%
Score of 600 - 700
22%
Score of 500 - 600
17%
Score of 400 - 500
11%
Score of 300 - 400
6%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 21-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
26%
Score of 24 - 29
33%
Score of 18 - 23
34%
Score of 12 - 17
8%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
17%
Score of 24 - 29
37%
Score of 18 - 23
29%
Score of 12 - 17
17%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
30%
Score of 24 - 29
25%
Score of 18 - 23
32%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 35%
Top quarter: 62%
Top half: 87%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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