University of Missouri - Kansas City Reviews

  • 66 Reviews
  • Kansas City (MO)
  • Annual Tuition: $27,760
85% of 66 students said this degree improved their career prospects
89% of 66 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Giovanni Brown
  • Reviewed: 10/21/2013
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"This program is very rewarding both academically and in terms of networking. I have been mentally challenged at my time here at UMKC and they continue to provide me with opportunities to learn as much as I can. My professors in the school of pharmacy are very helpful and are happy to clarify any points that are unclear during lecture. Also there are many opportunities to get involved in organizations and volunteer while increasing your experience in the field of pharmacy. Overall I rate this program as outstanding and am proud to be a student at this school"
Emily Phillips
  • Reviewed: 10/2/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"The graduate program is aggressive and extremely competitive. I have amazing professors and really enjoy my classes. However, the selection process of students in my class is to lenient. There is a lack of discipline that should be addressed and isn't."
Sara Aslan
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"The graduate program is located in a very diverse area, which makes working with social justice issues very easy. The faculty and student body are very helpful and easy to get a hold of. The workload is high but so is the quality of education. I am very happy with attending UMKC."
Rebecca Holt
  • Reviewed: 8/15/2013
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy is well known in the surrounding Kansas City area as well as across the country for having a patient case based pharmacotherapy course that requires students to diagnose, prescribe, monitor, and educate patients about their medication in an open-ended fashion versus answering multiple choice questions. Students' pharmacy careers are developed in a well-rounded fashion learning compounding, counseling, and pharmacy calculations in the first year and completed with a rigorous pharmacotherapy course the final curriculum year. Kansas City has great suburbs where students can live off campus very affordably and arrive at school in a matter of minutes. UMKC is considered a commuter college therefore does not have the tight community of all of the students. UMKC School of Pharmacy can be very costly especially in students that reside out of state, but overall is well worth the price once graduated because of the positive reputation."
Donovan
  • Reviewed: 8/8/2013
  • Degree: Dentistry
"Tell us about your college experience.Attending The Univ of Missouri was an excellent fit for me. The instructors were very helpful from the first day we walked on campus to the Annual Alumni Mgts we attend every year with the Dean.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?I would do it again but begin my education career sooner.What advice can you offer other students?Dream Big and Go For It !!!"
Erin People
  • Reviewed: 7/31/2013
  • Degree: Non-Profit Management
"The advisors are very helpful and offer good networking opportunities to the students. This is a tough program, but very well recognized and respected in the media and from past students."
Jessica Wexler
  • Reviewed: 6/21/2013
  • Degree: Political Science
"The availability of the professors both within my specific department and professors in other fields of study willing to take the time to meet and discuss research from an interdisciplinary view is amazing. I have met with professors from the medical school, political science, history, education, public affairs all to discuss and obtain different views pertaining to my thesis. Transportation is a major drawback. All students get free metro bus rides, problem is that the bus system only goes within Kansas City and the majority of students live outside the city limits."
Dawn Todd
  • Reviewed: 4/24/2013
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"UMKC is located in the heart of Kansas City. The school gives you many opportunities to have hands on experience instead of sitting in the classroom learning from a textbook. The professors give you a lot of one on one attention to help you succeed."
Derek Pilla
  • Reviewed: 4/20/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Overall, the quality of education is excellent! The teachers are great and love to teach. The workload can be strenuous at times, but that is to be expected from any grad program. One con is that there doesn't seem to be much financial aid available to students. Added to the high cost and that makes for an expensive education. However, it is a really GOOD education."
Andrew Harms
  • Reviewed: 4/12/2013
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"Pros: In winds studies, studios are hit and miss. The trumpet performance department, for instance, was very good. The classical saxophone department was not. The ensembles, too, were hit and miss. The top wind ensemble was outstanding, but the top orchestra was dismal. Even the second band was quite good. There are several good bands and orchestras in the area, including Fountain City Brass Band. Cost of living is ridiculously cheap. Also, the school itself grants in-state tuition to all graduate students. That means, with no scholarship, it costs $6k at most, and most graduate students get plenty of aid. Kansas City itself is a gem. There is always so much to do. The food particularly is outstanding, and there are some great destinations within the city for a fun night out. Shopping is good near campus. The music scene is especially lucrative in jazz, but classical music is appreciated and churches are willing to pay good money. The only downside of the city is that it is physically quite large-- while many places are very close, some destinations can be 20 miles away and still be in the same city. Cons: The orchestra is a joke. Facilities are a real issue. There is neither lots of space nor money for new buildings and the conservatory has been crammed into two or three spaces, only one recital hall, etc. Practice rooms actually aren't too difficult to get, and you can schedule recitals are area venues (many of which will let you use their spaces for free or in exchange for a performance or two). Adding access to the Kauffman Center downtown has helped with large ensembles, but it isn't close or available for smaller student performances. The rest of the university's graduate program is laughable. Very few grad students outside of the conservatory, so making friends is difficult. You are stuck with music friends. There is a good gym, and the fees are cheap."
Chelsea Shupe
  • Reviewed: 4/1/2013
  • Degree: Nursing
"UMKC is the only school in the area that offers my particular area of study, so I am excited about the career possibilities this will bring me."
Christina Tomlinson
  • Reviewed: 2/27/2013
  • Degree: History
"If the goal of graduate school is to gain an education "for education's sake," then this program is for you. Sadly, there are many capable professors in this department, but the program is generally designed for aspiring college professors. It is very naive. The reality is that few that have completed this program have been able to find jobs in this field, and the department is not in agreement on what skills should be taught to grad students that may want to pay their bills. The financial aid offered to graduate students at this school is deplorable; even the assistantships are so low-paying that every one of us worked two jobs."
Heather Beffa
  • Reviewed: 2/26/2013
  • Degree: Art & Design
"Knowing I wanted a graduate degree led me to look into many programs and disciplines. Taking the introductory course, Scopes and Methods of Art History in UMKC's art history graduate program helped me decide that this was the right school for me. UMKC- Kansas City's art history graduate program is blessed with published, respected scholars that follow multiple approaches to art history. They explain the professional academic world of art history to students, and prepare students for the complicated reality of following scholarly passion. Papers for this department are founded on critical questions that pull topics into multidisciplinary realms. The crossroads of art with history, medicine, social issues, biology, law, and cultures are thoroughly investigated to create the new art history that each generation must write to continue this discipline. The program would be strengthened by building greater flexibility. At this time a graduate student in art history cannot enroll in a class outside the department, limiting the multidisciplinary approach until the PhD level. I am a part-time student who has a full-time job. UMKC has helped me find classes that are available around my work schedule. Completing my degree will take longer than it would for a full-time student, but my schedule allows a strong concentration on each class. The libraries and research facilities at UMKC are magnificent resources, as well as the school's associations with local art museums the Nelson-Atkins, the Kemper and the Nerman. I recommend UMKC for lovers of art and art history."
Erin Mallett
  • Reviewed: 2/25/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I am at the Columbia Campus of UMKC's School of Pharmacy and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to become a pharmacist. The Columbia atmosphere is great and the professional education I'm receiving is the best in the state."
Michele Smith
  • Reviewed: 2/16/2013
  • Degree: Social Work
"The School of Social Work at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great program and I would highly recommend it to anyone."
Keron Hopkins
  • Reviewed: 2/13/2013
  • Degree: Economics
"The pros of the program is that it is a heavily sought after program by those seeking to specialize in heterodox economics and the program has great, experienced faculty members. One disadvantage is that the program is small."
Emily Longwith
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2013
  • Degree: Dentistry
"UMKC dentistry is highly respected throughout the US. Although all dental schools are expensive, UMKC is a state school, so the education is a good value. I feel well-prepared to practice dentistry after graduation."
Mahalia Harrell
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2013
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"The University of Missouri - Kansas City has a great pharmacy program. The staff is completely committed to the success of each student. The school works hard to ensure the curriculum exceeds standards."
Mahalia Harrell
  • Reviewed: 1/14/2013
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Overall, UMKC School of Pharmacy is a great program. All students studying to become health professionals (Pharmacy, Medical, Nursing and Dental students) attend classes on a completely different campus than undergraduates and other non-health related programs of study. UMKC has an excellent staff; and the school is always striving to make sure we students learn everything there is to know."
Dana Windsor
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pros of the graduate program are that the faculty are easily accessible and always willing to help when needed. Also the multiple off-site locations that courses can be taken. One negative is the amount of work that is required outside of the classroom, but I assume that is the case with most graduate programs. Overall, I think the program is great!"