University of Missouri-Kansas City's published cost of attendance is $25,320. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,576, middle-income families pay around $12,613, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,877.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,320 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,227 |
| Room and Board | $15,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $786 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,010 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,310 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,576 |
| $30–48k | $10,472 |
| $48–75k | $12,613 |
| $75–110k | $16,019 |
| $110k+ | $18,877 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City's published cost of attendance is $25,320. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,576, middle-income families pay around $12,613, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,877. Azimuth ranks University of Missouri-Kansas City #214 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,462; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings of $65,925, median federal debt of $18,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $212 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $65,925, placing University of Missouri-Kansas City in the 70.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Missouri-Kansas City in the 86.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Missouri-Kansas City #369 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure runs above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions, reflecting a graduate profile shaped by University of Missouri-Kansas City's concentration in professional and applied fields in the MO labor market. The program mix at University of Missouri-Kansas City is anchored by Business, which forms the core of the institution's degree output and connects graduates to career paths with solid early earnings. Business/Commerce, General is the highest aggregate-return program, graduating 237 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,569; Azimuth ranks Business/Commerce, General #23 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Biology, General and General Studies are also among the most-enrolled programs, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,183 and $52,117 respectively. On the higher-earning end, Psychology, General and Computer Science deliver stronger early-career pay, with Azimuth ranking Psychology, General #243 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and Computer Science #122 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Together, these programs reflect University of Missouri-Kansas City's broad professional orientation and its alignment with MO's regional employer base.
