Kansas City University (KCU)

A private university comprised of a College of Osteopathic Medicine, founded in 1916, and a College of Biosciences, Kansas City University is the oldest medical school in Kansas City, Mo., and the largest in Missouri. The College of Dental Medicine opened in 2023 in Joplin, Missouri.

Mission
Kansas City University is a community of professionals committed to excellence in education, research, patient care and community service while improving the well-being of the communities they serve.

Vision
Changing health care for good.

Core Values
• Excellence - Striving for quality, integrity and innovation
• Equity - Supporting an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Empathy - Caring for their students, their colleagues and their community