Students interested in applying to UMKC have several options:
Regardless of the process under which you may be admitted, you should complete the high school 17 core requirements, submit high school transcripts, and, if necessary, submit an ACT or SAT score. More information about each admission option is below.
The following courses represent the 17 core requirements:
The following chart outlines the minimum requirements for automatic admission within those academic units who allow automatic admission. Applicants who self-report completion of the 17 core requirements, and who self-report a GPA and test score within the parameters outlined below, may be offered automatic admission. Students admitted under automatic admission must submit official, final high school transcripts before matriculating to UMKC.
Academic Unit/Dept. | Self-reported GPA | Self-reported ACT score |
---|---|---|
School of Humanities and Social Sciences* Henry W. Bloch School of Management School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences School of Nursing and Health Studies** University College School of Science and Engineering (For Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Urban Planning and Design majors) |
2.5 | 19 |
School of Science and Engineering (For Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering majors) |
3.0 | 24 composite; 25 math subscore |
*Does not include Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning.
**Only includes the Bachelor of Health Studies and the Bachelor of Public Health.
Students interested in the following programs should look at the information under competitive admission: Architecture, Urban Planning, and Design; Conservatory, School of Dentistry; School of Medicine; School of Nursing; School of Pharmacy; and School of Law.
UMKC reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission if any misrepresentations on the application or in the supporting documentation are found.
Under the UMKC test-optional admission process, applicants with a 2.75 or University of Missouri System (UM) core GPA may be admitted to UMKC without submitting an ACT or SAT score. Depending on UM core GPA and completion of the required high school core curriculum (outlined above), students may be fully admitted to UMKC or conditionally admitted.
Students interested in the following academic programs are not eligible to be considered under the test-optional process and must submit an ACT or SAT score:
The following types of students must also submit an ACT or SAT score:
Students who apply test optional but do not meet certain core curriculum requirements may be admitted to UMKC conditionally, pending completion of an academic support program. These free support programs are designed to help the student transition successfully to UMKC.
Applicants who do not qualify for admission under the automatic admission, test-optional admission or competitive admission processes may still be considered for provisional or trial admission. The Office of Admissions will conduct a holistic review of high school GPA, test score, and other relevant information in the application to determine if the applicant will be offered admission. (Additional documentation may be requested before a final admission decision can be made.) If offered admission, students may be required to participate in an academic support program.
Provisional or trial admission are not options for students interested in Six-Year Medicine.
Students applying to UMKC may submit one of the following applications: UMKC General Application for Admission or the Common Application. Please only submit one of these applications.
Students applying to the Conservatory should submit the UMKC General Application for Admission.
No application fee! Beginning October 1, all new undergraduate, domestic, first-time college students for the Fall 2023 can apply without paying an application fee.
Your application is not considered complete until the following information is submitted:
Students applying to UMKC must meet admission requirements, and submitting the application does not guarantee admission to the university or to a specific academic program.
Some academic programs have different deadlines and additional application requirements. Make sure you submit any additional application materials. See "Competitive Admission" under Step 1.
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