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The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) is a large public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, known for strong programs in business, nursing, law, pharmacy, arts, and the liberal arts plus an urban campus with Division I athletics. Students often rave about the many clubs and organizations, downtown‑area location, jazz‑and‑arts culture, and hands‑on opportunities through internships and research.

State

Missouri

Student Population

16,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

GPA Range

3.13–3.52

SAT Range

1150–1540

Common Majors

business administration, nursing and health‑related fields, biology

“UMKC feels like a dynamic city campus where you can study in strong business and health‑care programs, join lots of clubs and Kangaroos game days, and still be close to downtown Kansas City, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 14,000‑student community and city‑center internships made them feel both professionally active and at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,287 / $27,760

Conference

Summit League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.2

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

UMKC men competed at Kansas City Shootout on Shoal Creek Golf Club and hosted events at LionsGate Golf Club, leaning on steady 72.35 field averages. Leaders notched top-30s with birdie runs on par-5s at Folds of Honor Collegiate on American Dunes Golf Club through resilient Midwest winds.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

J.W. VanDenBorn

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

vandenbornj@umkc.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

J.W. VanDenBorn serves as Director of Golf and Head Men's Coach at UMKC, leading the Kangaroos in the Summit League. With a phone contact of 816-235-5989, he oversees recruiting and program development for NCAA Division I competition. VanDenBorn has guided the team through regional events, emphasizing scholarships and Midwest matchups while maintaining a stable presence in Kangaroo athletics.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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