University of Missouri-Kansas City

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

For 2024-25, UMKC reported average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees of approximately $13,371 for Missouri residents and $32,271 for nonresidents. These sums combine the reported tuition and mandatory fees for each residency category; they do not include living expenses.

• Missouri-resident undergraduate tuition: $11,750, plus $1,621 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $30,650, plus $1,621 in required fees.
• Reported room and board charges: $13,147 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $786 for the academic year.

Adding those reported room, board, book and supply amounts to tuition and fees produces approximately $27,304 for a resident or $46,204 for a nonresident. Those are partial planning sums, not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses and program-specific costs can add to them. A commuter's living costs will also differ from the published residence-and-meal figure.

Financial aid changes what students ultimately pay. In the reported aid data, 98% of students received financial aid, while 24% had student loans; aid may include grants, scholarships or loans with very different repayment implications. The average reported net price for families with incomes up to $48,000 was $10,472, compared with $18,877 for families above $110,000. Net price is an average after grant aid, not an individual quote. Applicants should complete the FAFSA, review UMKC scholarship requirements and compare their own aid offer with a current university cost-of-attendance budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

UMKC students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including positions that may be designated Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based federal financial aid earned through an eligible job; it is not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of employment.

Students seeking Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and review their aid offer, then follow UMKC's student-employment application process for available positions. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility rules, and internships may be paid, unpaid or tied to academic credit. Comparing expected work hours with course and clinical schedules is especially important in programs with fixed daytime requirements.

UMKC's career services offer a separate form of support: undergraduates can access career counseling, résumé assistance, job-search resources, employer recruitment and career fairs. Interview and networking opportunities can help students search for work, but the existence of a service does not establish a particular employment outcome.