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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Overview
University of Missouri–Kansas City / Conservatory of Music and Dance is located in Kansas City, MO, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Conducting | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Conducting | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music theory | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Composition | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Performance | |
| Master of Music Education (MME) | Music education | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Music education | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music therapy | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Composition | |
| Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) | Performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music history and literature |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 49 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 26 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Varies
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
368
Applied
181
Accepted
88
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major, auditions (for MM in performance) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5, auditions (for DMA in performance), portfolio of compositions |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
229
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.06% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.31% |
| Unknown | 6.11% |
Gender
Male (55%)
Female (44%)
Faculty
94
Total faculty
Full-time - 55
Part-time - 39
Male (58)
Female (36)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Electro-acoustic composition, affective music responses, American music theatre, Russian choral music, music therapy and Alzheimer's |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
United States
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
United States