Kansas City, MO
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $30,184
Tuition (Out of State): $58,060
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 106
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1971
Accreditation Year: 1971
Website: https://med.umkc.edu
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 510
Average GPA: 3.85
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Female: N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 42% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UMKC-SOM
- 1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – We educate physicians/healthcare providers to care for individuals with diverse identities and backgrounds. Describe any interests, abilities, and/or experiences that prepare you to contribute to...
- 2. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – Please describe how COVID-19 has impacted your pathway to becoming a Physician.
- 3. Geographic Connection and Commitment – If you are interested in rural healthcare, please describe your interest in this aspect of healthcare.
- 4. Community, Diversity, and Equity – We educate physicians and healthcare providers to care for individuals with diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Please describe any interests, abilities, and/or...
- 5. Other – Did either of your parents or guardians attend the UMKC School of Medicine? Yes or No?
About the School
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine was founded more than 30 years ago as an innovative six-year medical program. From its combined baccalaureate/doctor of medicine curriculum to a docent system that emphasizes small group learning, the UMKC School of Medicine has remained a trendsetter in medical education. Items of Note: 1. Offers a reduced tuition rate for residents of neighboring states: Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Illinois
Curriculum
M.D. students enter the medical program and enroll in the Human Structure Function series in January and remain in the program for 48 consecutive months. Three distinct curriculum plans have been devised, which allow M.D. students to proceed through the curriculum along one of three possible tracks. Two tracks provide the M.D. students with five months of time during which they do not formally enroll. The first track allows M.D. students to elect the five-month leave of absence immediately following completion of USMLE Step 1, and the second track provides for a five-month leave of absence midway through the clinical clerkship sequence. The third track allows M.D. students to complete their 48 months of continuous enrollment in December, and does not provide any break during the program other than one month of vacation time per year of enrollment.
Facilities
As part of a community-based institution, our students receive early and continuous clinical education at our hospital partners Truman Medical Centers, Saint Luke`s Hospital, Children`s Mercy Hospital, and Western Missouri Mental Health Center. Through the strengths of these partner institutions, our school continues to develop new research opportunities to further the Life Science Initiative in the Kansas City metropolitan area.\n
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UMKC-SOM:
Cost of Attendance: $293,271
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at UMKC-SOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $293,271. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 99% Nationally
The cost of living at UMKC-SOM is lower than 99% of all similar schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during your time at the school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The location of UMKC-SOM supports a lifestyle where walking is convenient and practical, though biking may be less reliable. Students can enjoy easy access to local amenities on foot, making day-to-day living straightforward and efficient.
School Address: M1-103, 2411 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64110
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