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University of Missouri–Kansas City
(UMKC)
Part of University of Missouri System
About
The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and includes a medical school and a law school. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the university's enrollment was over 15,300 students. It is the largest university in the Kansas City metropolitan area and ranks among the top three by enro...
The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and includes a medical school and a law school. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the university's enrollment was over 15,300 students. It is the largest university in the Kansas City metropolitan area and ranks among the top three by enrollment among all postsecondary institutions in the metro, including community colleges. It offers more than 125 degree programs over 12 academic units. UMKC now holds a Carnegie “R1: Very High Research Activity” designation, making it the only R1 university in Kansas City. UMKC is also home to the School of Dentistry, Missouri’s only public dental school.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,605
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 3,014
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 59 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =444 | 47.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-620 | - | 2021 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Missouri–Kansas City?
University of Missouri–Kansas City's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =681.
When was University of Missouri–Kansas City founded?
University of Missouri–Kansas City was founded in 1933.
What are the top subjects at University of Missouri–Kansas City?
Top subjects at University of Missouri–Kansas City include: Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Dentistry, Nursing, Law & Legal Studies, Business Administration.
Where is University of Missouri–Kansas City located?
University of Missouri–Kansas City is located in Kansas City, United States.