At UMKC an entire city is your campus, stretching your academic and personal pursuits beyond the norm of typical universities.
Expand your artistic explorations across the street at the world-renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Country Club Plaza, or the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn about the social trails blazed through sport at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum or explore the expression of the human spirit through music at the American Jazz Museum. Bring learning to life in an entire neighborhood built around health sciences research, study and healing. Feel the rush of revitalization from a downtown rediscovering its importance as the commercial and entertainment hub of a community. Explore the differences and diversity of one metro area straddling two states. Soak in the sights, sounds and tastes of the cultural crossroads of Kansas City.
Beyond the Expected
Residential Life
UMKC’s student housing options include community and suite-style residence halls. Living on campus allows you to make new friends easily and connects you to the university. Even better, students who live on campus typically have higher GPAs. All are within walking distance to the Country Club Plaza, museums, clubs, restaurants, shops and other local attractions, and is only a 10-minute drive from downtown KC. Learn more
Study Abroad
UMKC offers academic credit through its study abroad program in both your academic major and elective credits. Programs can last anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year. Learn more
Honors Program
UMKC’s Honors Program acknowledges students who go above and beyond academic excellence. The program uses special courses to motivate students. Learn more
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Students Engaged in Artistic and Academic Research (SEARCH) provides opportunities for undergraduates to design their own research project or creative activity based on personal areas of interest and disciplines. Learn more
Expected Excellence
Student Life provides campus activities from foam dances to concerts and supports over 300 organizations. Learn more
Athletics – Cheer on the Roos in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Learn more
Greek Life practices the values of scholarship, leadership, service and brotherhood/sisterhood. Learn more
Safety – UMKC has one of the lowest rates of serious crime in the country. Learn more