About Communication - Digital Journalism And Media in University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
With a sea of information available at any moment, people rely on journalists to bring them impactful, fact-based stories that help them cut through the noise, inform them about their communities, touch lives, inspire action and document history. At UMKC, we focus on providing hands-on experiences in news writing, reporting and producing for newspapers, magazines, the internet, radio, television, advertising and public relations.
Our program is designed to make Kansas City your classroom. With our hands-on approach and access to our professional studio, you will tell the stories of our students and community throughout your collegiate career.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE : 54
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
1.12 Billion USD |
| Cost of Attendance |
36,145 USD |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
1,643 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans, and grants |
| Student Retention Rate |
73% (Full time students) |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@umkc.edu,
816-235-1000/800-775-8652 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost of Attendance
The cost of living in the United States while attending the institute is shown in the table below.
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) UG |
Amount (USD) PG |
| Tuition |
38,583 |
36,935 |
| Student Activity Fee |
5.63 (per credit hour) |
5.63 (per credit hour) |
| Health fee |
NA |
NA |
| Housing and Rooms |
7,378 - 9,542 |
7,378 - 9,542 |
| Meals |
3,505 -3,756 |
3,505 -3,756 |
| Books and Supplies |
926 |
926 |
| Personal Expenses |
3,063 |
3,063 |
| Health Insurance Plan |
2,259 |
2,259 |
- Annual room and board fee for undergraduate and graduate courses: about 14,272 USD
- Miscellaneous fee: 3,063 USD
- Total cost: 55,918 USD (Undergraduate)/54,270USD (Graduate)
