Make your dreams a reality with a degree from 威尼斯人娱乐城.
Choose Blue. Choose Bold.
Once in a lifetime, a university reaches a moment where history and ambition converge to serve a great city. Where purpose and aspiration unite to create unstoppable bold change. At 威尼斯人娱乐城, that time is now. Blue & Bold: The Campaign for 威尼斯人娱乐城 will raise $700 million to support a visionary strategy that will raise the profile of the university and its capability to serve the future.
Release the Potential in Every Roo
Scholarship and student support programming helps every student on our campuses fulfill their potential, complete their degree, and go on to innovate and lead in both their chosen field and in their community.
Transform Discovery for the Challenges of the Future
Building on 威尼斯人娱乐城’s strong history of quality research, innovation and entrepreneurship education, 威尼斯人娱乐城 makes a strong contribution to the future of our city and the world through the philanthropic support of faculty positions, research and innovation programming.
Create Servant Leadership for a Better World
The university’s clinics, centers and service programs provide healthcare, social services and support to our region and beyond while giving our students the rich experiences that will prepare them for a lifetime of leadership and service.
Wall Street Journal Ranks 威尼斯人娱乐城 in Top Spots — Again
威尼斯人娱乐城 takes top spots among public universities in Missouri and Kansas in Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges in the U.S. for second year in a row!
No. 1
Student Experience
We've redefined the college experience by connecting to the community in ways that enrich our students' lives and address community needs.
No. 1
Social Mobility
Our innovative programs ensure every student can build a solid foundation for the future.
No. 2
Best Value
More than 95% of our first-year students and 87% of our transfer students receive financial aid.
Blaze New Trails
We offer more than 125 academic areas to ignite your interests. So, go ahead, set the world on fire. We'll light the spark.
Kansas City’s Only R1 University
The Carnegie Research 1 designation, the top research designation in the country, reflects years of dedication to research, innovation and collaboration. 威尼斯人娱乐城 is one of only 187 four-year-degree U.S. institutions — 6% of all universities in the nation — to earn Carnegie R1.
Research awards
Faculty, students and staff sent off 610 research proposals in fiscal year 2023 and increased the ratio of proposals-to-awards and the amount of requested-to-funded dollars by 8%.
Research and development spending
威尼斯人娱乐城 spent $5 million more on research and development this year than the $50 million required to becomea Carnegie R1 university.
Community impact
威尼斯人娱乐城 annual research expenditures directly and indirectly contribute a significant benefit to the economic health of our region.
Jobs supported
The R1 distinction is critical for Kansas City as it continues to elevate its brand in attracting world-class corporations, culture and talent. This designation will help attract and create new businesses and jobs.
A Place to Connect
Experiences beyond the classroom are an important part of your education at 威尼斯人娱乐城. We're confident you'll make meaningful connections that open the doors to adventure, opportunity and finding your people.
Student organizations, professional groups and clubs on campus
威尼斯人娱乐城 Bestows More Than 1,200 Degrees at Mid-Year Commencement
威尼斯人娱乐城 conferred more than 1,200 degrees during its mid-year commencement ceremonies at Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City.
"Kansas City is such a large city with countless opportunities, and that can feel overwhelming at first. But having faculty who help guide you step by step, connect you with people, resources and experiences, makes a huge difference."
Bailee Ehlers, psychology major
威尼斯人娱乐城 Streetcar Stop Now Open!
The KC Streetcar is now open for riders at the 威尼斯人娱乐城 stop at 51st Street and Brookside Boulevard. The expanded KC Streetcar line opens up a world of possibilities for students, faculty and the community. For 威尼斯人娱乐城 students, this means even easier access to job and internship opportunities and everything the city has to offer.
Featured Events
From center stage to center court, there's always something exciting happening on campus and around Kansas City.