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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

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APPLICATION FEE
$35
Tuition In State
$29,198
Tuition Out of State
$58,194
Average GPA
3.45
AVERAGE DAT
19

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
100
Founding Year
1881
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $279,618
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UMKC using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Kansas City, MO is about 0.93x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,790 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UMKC.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UMKC

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment
Please list any experiences or connections you have with UMKC or Kansas City.
2. Motivation and Fit
Why are you interested in attending the UMKC School of Dentistry?
3. Personal Attributes and Characteristics
Describe how one or more aspects of your experiences have impacted your life and prepared you to be part of our dental school and the dental profession. This can include experiences of support,...
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About the School

The UMKC School of Dentistry traces its roots to 1881, when the Kansas City Dental College was founded as a department of the Kansas City Medical College. In 1919 the Kansas City Dental College merged with Western Dental College to form the Kansas City Western Dental College. It became the School of Dentistry of the University of Kansas City in 1941. In 1963 the school became the School of Dentistry at UMKC.

Curriculum

As a student at the UMKC School of Dentistry you will advance through a carefully planned curriculum that incorporates a variety of learning environments. The first two years involves a preclinical course of study as well as biomedical classes. The school`s multidisciplinary, competency-based preclinical curriculum promotes the synthesis and application of knowledge and skills.

Facilities

The School is located on Hospital Hill in Kansas City, Missouri. It is affiliated with the UMKC Schools of Medicine and Nursing, Children`s Mercy Hospital and Truman Medical Center (West). Other affiliations (satellite clinics) include: Truman Medical Center (Lakewood), Baptist Hospital, Kansas City Free Health Clinic, Veterans Administration Hospitals in Kansas City and Leavenworth, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City Regional Center (for mentally retarded and developmentally disabled patients), Ozanam Home for Boys, Richard Cabot Clinic, Samuel Rodgers Community Health Center, and Swope Parkway Medical Center.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026