Construction Update

The front entrance with parking at the UMKC Administrative Center is closed for construction. Please use the entrances on the east, south and north ends of building to access the drop box and ATM machine. The Cashiers Office will remain open for calls and email. UMKC Central will be relocating to their new office in Atterbury Student Success Center from July 27 to August 14. Walk-in services may be limited or not available during that time.

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University Fees

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters

We update the list of fees when the UM Board of Curators announces the fees for the most recent semesters. In the event of a discrepancy between this list and the fee approved by the board, the fee approved by the board applies.

Student Life Fee

The Student Life Fee is a mandatory fee for all students enrolled in a traditional degree program including non degree seeking students, visiting students, and cross campus enrolled students in which students are primarily scheduled in a classroom with online and blended courses offered as an option. A traditional degree program that switches to an online format due to circumstances out of the university's control is still considered a traditional degree program.  This fee is mandatory and cannot be waived.

  • Up to 6.99 credit hours: $366.90
  • 7 to 12.99 credit hours: $779.70
  • 13 or more credit hours: $885.10

The Student Life Fee funds these programs and services:

  • Roo Wellness
  • University Libraries
  • Maintenance and operational support of campus facilities
  • Free access to campus transportation shuttles
  • Intercollegiate athletics 
  • Campus recreation
  • Special events and entertainment
  • Student clubs and organizations

International Student Fees

  • Student services fee: $150.00 (Fall/Spring), $50.00 (Summer)
  • Student orientation fee: $75.00 one-time charge at initial enrollment. Charged each semester the student is absent from mandatory orientation.
  • Student health insurance 

Online Course Fee

  • $60.25 per credit hour

Learn more about UMKC Online Degree Programs.

Auditing Fees

The auditing fee replaces tuition when a student takes a class for noncredit.

  • Undergraduate course: $427.70 per course
  • Graduate course: $554.00 per course
  • Professional course: varies, contact your program

Late Registration Fee

  • $250.00 per semester