ROTC at University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Yes, through cross-town: University of Missouri - Kansas City students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Missouri - Kansas City students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 51.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Missouri - Kansas City in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.9 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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| Out-of-state tuition | — |
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Missouri - Kansas City. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Missouri - Kansas City has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: University of Missouri - Kansas City takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Dentistry | Up to $2,500 |
| Undergraduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Medicine | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Pharmacy | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
And 8 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Missouri - Kansas City: FAQ
Does University of Missouri - Kansas City have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Missouri - Kansas City students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Missouri - Kansas City students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri Western State University, 51 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Missouri - Kansas City on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Missouri - Kansas City and train with the unit at Missouri Western State University.
School links and location
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