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University of Missouri-Kansas City

  • LocationKansas City, MO
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 15,277 students
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University of Missouri-Kansas City is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph lists a Catholic campus ministry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, led by chaplain Fr. Paul Sappington. The ministry's own page was not available when this record was prepared.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Missouri-Kansas City, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miVisitation Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Francis-Xavier Church: 0.4 mi2Mary Grotto: 0.6 mi3Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4Guardian Angels Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6University of Missouri-Kansas City (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Visitation Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 5141 Main Street, Kansas City
  2. Saint Francis-Xavier Church — 0.4 mi
  3. Mary Grotto — 0.6 mi
  4. Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  5. Guardian Angels Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  6. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 5035 Rainbow Blvd, Westwood Hills

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Us | College Campus Ministry, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcampusministry.org/contact-us-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Missouri Kansas City UMKC Chaplain: Fr. Paul Sappington”
      The diocese lists a campus ministry at UMKC with a chaplain.
    2. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcampusministry.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Here in the diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, we offer campus ministry at four college campuses:”
      The diocese states it offers campus ministry at four campuses, including UMKC.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The diocese presents Fr. Sappington as UMKC Chaplain and describes the ministry as a one-priest endeavor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcatholic.org/office/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This ministry is currently the one-priest endeavor of UMKC Chaplain, Fr. Paul Sappington, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.”
      The diocese names Fr. Paul Sappington as UMKC Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The diocese lists a Catholic campus ministry at UMKC with a named chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcatholic.org/office/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This ministry is currently the one-priest endeavor of UMKC Chaplain, Fr. Paul Sappington, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.”
      The diocese names Fr. Paul Sappington as UMKC Chaplain.
    2. Contact Us | College Campus Ministry, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcampusministry.org/contact-us-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Missouri Kansas City UMKC Chaplain: Fr. Paul Sappington”
      The diocese lists a campus ministry at UMKC with a chaplain.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcatholic.org/office/college-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “This ministry is currently the one-priest endeavor of UMKC Chaplain, Fr. Paul Sappington, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.”
    The diocese names Fr. Paul Sappington as UMKC Chaplain.
  2. College Campus Ministry | Diocese of Kansas City-St. Josephkcsjcampusministry.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Here in the diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph, we offer campus ministry at four college campuses:”
    The diocese states it offers campus ministry at four campuses, including UMKC.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.55%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,204 · ACT 24
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,451

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,149
Total students15,277
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,310
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,320
Median federal debt at graduation$18,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,637
Admission rate72%
Students receiving Pell grants26%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1204
SAT reading & writing640–760
SAT math650–790
ACT composite20–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 68 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

The Most Reverend James V. Johnston Jr., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: kcsjcatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is University of Missouri-Kansas City a Catholic college?
No. University of Missouri-Kansas City is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by UMKC | Catholic Campus Ministry.

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