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University of Missouri-Kansas City Women's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Missouri-Kansas City women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the The Summit League from Kansas City, Missouri. Led by head coach Candace Whitaker, University of Missouri-Kansas City pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 54% graduation rate and a $14,748 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
The Summit League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
17,378
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Missouri
City
Kansas City
Address
5000 Holmes St.

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 39% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Candi Whitaker
Umkc Women’s Basketball Head Coach
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Candace Whitaker
Head Coach
Sandra Abston
Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 48% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,298
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,637
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 76% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$30,650
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,603
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,748
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 60% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,309,294
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$466,505
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (816) 235-1000

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