Founded in 1933, University of Missouri-Kansas City is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kansas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 86 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 