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Kansas City, MO · Springfield, MO
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Missouri State University-Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,310/yr | $17,613/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,576/yr | $13,718/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,750 | $21,992 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,472/yr | $13,529/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,613/yr | $14,905/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,019/yr | $18,770/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,877/yr | $20,576/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $199/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,452/yr | $11,006/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,108/yr | $10,272/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $786/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,192/yr | $3,924/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,320/yr | $25,048/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,587/yr | $9,502/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,227/yr | $18,770/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 24% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1290–1550 | 1020–1270 |
| SAT average | 1204 | 1122 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–28 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–28 · Math 18–26 | English 18–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,802 | 11,901 |
| Students accepted | 4,351 | 10,836 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,289 | 2,841 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 30% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 2% | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 49% | 77% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,637/yr | $49,827/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,427–$87,015 | $33,755–$71,692 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 43% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,298/yr | $40,553/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 35% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 50% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,412/yr | $45,032/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Health Professions 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 11% · Education 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services — $205,030/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $99,606/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,817 | 13,313 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,566 | 3,776 |
| Average professor pay | $11,063/mo | $9,014/mo |
| Full-time professors | 65% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $37,544 | $48,636 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Springfield, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1933 | 1905 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Men | 40% | 39% |
| Women | 60% | 61% |
| White students | 45% | 78% |
| Black students | 14% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 5.7% |
| Asian students | 11% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 9.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,451/yr | $8,676/yr |
| Endowment | $213.3M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,114 | 3,788 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,824/yr | $6,610/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,294/yr | $3,620/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 109 | 462 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.5M | $6.7M |
| Athletics budget | $17.2M | $28.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.2M | $28.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $229,400 | $704,071 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.