The University of Missouri – Kansas City is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our last Reaffirmation of Accreditation was 2019-2020. HLC Institution Action Council continued the accreditation of the University of Missouri-Kansas City with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2029-30.
Learn more about HLC Accreditation
In addition, specific academic programs may have professional/discipline accreditations that have specific accreditation standards and review processes. Specific academic program accreditation information concerning the accrediting body, year first accredited and review cycle may be found here. Accreditation self-study documents and review processes may also be used to satisfy the UMKC academic program review requirements.
Contact Information
Kim McNeley
Vice Provost
Accreditation Liaison Officer – Higher Learning Commission
mcneleyk@umkc.edu