University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Kansas City, MO
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $29,198
Tuition (Out of State): $58,194
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 100
Degrees: DDS
Founding Year: 1881
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: http://dentistry.umkc.edu/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 88
Average GPA: 3.45
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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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.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UMKC:
Student Loan Burden: $288,992
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UMKC, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $288,992. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 99% Nationally
The cost of living at UMKC is lower than 99% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: 650 E. 25th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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