Detachment 270 Kansas State University
Hosted at Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS
Det 270 at Kansas State University serves a 2-school AFROTC consortium in Kansas.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Kansas State University, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 270 Kansas State University. The unit goes by the Wildcats. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond Kansas State University, the unit serves cadets from Manhattan Christian College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, Kansas State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Christian College , KS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 270 Kansas State University.
Academic programs at Kansas State University
Cadets at Detachment 270 Kansas State University pursue degrees across Kansas State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Kansas State University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Manhattan, KS
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 270 Kansas State University located?
- Detachment 270 Kansas State University is hosted at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
- Yes — Detachment 270 Kansas State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Manhattan Christian College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 270 Kansas State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Kansas State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 270 Kansas State University founded?
- Detachment 270 Kansas State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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