University of Missouri-Kansas City Acceptance Rate
Kansas City, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,802
- Admitted
- 4,351
- Yield
- 29.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate has risen from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 75% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,295 to 5,802 (+35%) over that period.
Its 75% rate makes University of Missouri-Kansas City more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.7% for women vs 68.1% for men, a 10.6-point gap). University of Missouri-Kansas City has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 29.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,295 | 2,760 | 64.3% | 1,073 |
| 2015–16 | 4,428 | 2,777 | 62.7% | 1,049 |
| 2016–17 | 5,138 | 3,179 | 61.9% | 1,212 |
| 2017–18 | 5,065 | 3,249 | 64.1% | 1,244 |
| 2018–19 | 6,378 | 3,602 | 56.5% | 1,197 |
| 2019–20 | 5,754 | 3,527 | 61.3% | 1,196 |
| 2020–21 | 5,672 | 3,574 | 63% | 1,059 |
| 2021–22 | 4,967 | 3,774 | 76% | 1,148 |
| 2022–23 | 5,180 | 3,599 | 69.5% | 1,165 |
| 2023–24 | 5,802 | 4,351 | 75% | 1,289 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,768 | 2,966 | 78.7% |
| Men | 2,030 | 1,382 | 68.1% |
| Unknown | 4 | 3 | 75% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–750 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 580–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 49% |
How University of Missouri compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-Kansas City's acceptance rate is 75% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,351 admitted of 5,802 applicants).
Is University of Missouri-Kansas City test optional?
University of Missouri-Kansas City is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City?
University of Missouri-Kansas City received 5,802 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,351.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Admitted students at University of Missouri-Kansas City typically scored 570–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Missouri-Kansas City getting harder to get into?
University of Missouri-Kansas City has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 75% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.umkc.edu/.