ROTC at Missouri State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Missouri State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Bear Battalion (MSU)

Army ROTC in Springfield, MO runs out of Missouri State University as the Bear Battalion (MSU).

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 028C Missouri State University

Bears is the AFROTC detachment at Missouri State University in Missouri.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Missouri State University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 84.8 mi

→ Missouri University of Science and Technology (Detachment 440 Missouri University of Science and Technology)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Missouri State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Missouri State University enrolls 965 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location