University of Missouri--Kansas City

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#15 Overall Score: 68.2 Best Online Nursing Programs

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University of Missouri--Kansas City is a public institution where the majority of the graduate-level, online nursing classes are recorded and posted online, so that students can access lecture material at their own convenience. Ninety-nine percent of students are already employed when they first enroll, and University of Missouri--Kansas City requires applicants to have professional nursing practice experience, after receipt of their nursing licenses, to be admitted. The admissions deadline for these programs is December 1.

Quick Stats
Academic year founded 1993-1994
Total enrollment 349
2012-2013 Tuition (per credit) $332 (in-state)
$857 (out-of-state)
Application deadline December 1
Admissions URL http://nursing.umkc.edu/
Admissions e-mail jellisonj@umkc.edu

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U.S. News Rankings

Faculty Credentials & Training rank 74
Faculty Credentials & Training score 59.4
Student Services & Technology rank 25
Student Services & Technology score 42.0
Student Engagement rank 7
Student Engagement score 81.9
Admissions Selectivity rank 8
Admissions Selectivity score 81.5

Applying

Application deadline (U.S. residents) December 1
Application deadline (international students) rolling
Admissions website http://nursing.umkc.edu/
Director of admissions Judy Jellison
Admissions phone (816) 235-1740
Admissions E-mail jellisonj@umkc.edu

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Academics

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online 19 full-time; 8 part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty 4
Average experience teaching online courses 8 years
Can earn degree entirely online Depends
Same academic track as campus-based program N/A
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Student Body

Enrollment 349
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Technology & Support

Instructor response expected within (hours) 48
24/7 live tech support No

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Paying for School

Part-time tuition (per credit, in-state) $332
Part-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state) $857
Full-time tuition (per credit, in-state) $332
Full-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state) $857

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