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69.5%Acceptance
$11,988Tuition
6,618Students
56%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,637Earnings
#14 in MissouriPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,788
Average Net Price
$12,837
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,118
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,058
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,906
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$199/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,214
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,567
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,602
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,659
$110,001+ $20,762

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Cost Overview

Most UMKC families pay far less than the $24,906 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,214 annually after aid. The net price climbs steadily with income, reaching $20,762 for wealthy families earning over $110,000. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $37,000 to $83,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $18,750, translating to monthly payments of $199. With median earnings of $59,637 ten years after graduation, most handle this debt load comfortably. The university keeps costs manageable through Missouri's public funding, though only 11% of students receive institutional grants averaging $8,768. Kansas City's affordable housing market helps stretch dollars further.

In-state students get the best financial deal here. They benefit from subsidized tuition rates and represent 71% of enrollment, suggesting families recognize UMKC's value proposition for health sciences and professional programs.

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