College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1929 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
9,491 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$161,366,867 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$7,591 in-state, 17,857 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,823 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
Student Organizations: |
220 |
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; |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The University News (weekly); New Letters (quarterly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
3 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
4% |
Number of Sororities: |
7 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
5 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
5% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring 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 |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
1,312,025 |
Library Facilities: |
dental library, law library, health sciences library |
Museums |
observatory, library of science and technology, performing arts center, conservatory of music, Center for Creative Studies, Minature Toy Museum |
Computers Available: |
278 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
125 |
Wired Labs: |
20 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
3,500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
93 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Kansas City (15) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Kansas City (4) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Kansas City (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Missouri-Columbia) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Welcome Week, Court Warming, Talent Show, Spring Fling, Diversity Week, International Food and Culture Night |
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