The journey of the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) started sometime in 1920 amidst the country's economy tripping down due to the great depression. Yet, with leader's and student's determination, the university moved forward and was officially recognized in 1933. UKMC's story is definitely of success, as it has come a long way from its first graduating batch of 80 to housing 16000+ students from across 85 countries of the globe. The only NCAA Division I University of Kansas City, UKMC offers a versatile environment to learn, with its renowned faculty and over 300 student organizations. The university has something to offer everyone, no matter how diverse your interests are. Blue and gold are the college's official colors, with Walt Disney's Kangaroo as the official mascot. Located in the heart of America, UKMC extends benefits of well-paid jobs and low living costs to students. Moreover, Kansas is on the list of America's best food cities, so when you are not doing anything (which is a rare situation since the vibrant campus barely lets that happen), you always got exciting food to explore.