Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia
Hosted at University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO
AFROTC at University of Missouri-Columbia contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at University of Missouri-Columbia runs as Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia (Det 425), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Stephens College, Columbia College, Lincoln University, and Westminster College — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Missouri-Columbia is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens College , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Columbia College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lincoln University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Westminster College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia.
Academic programs at University of Missouri-Columbia
Cadets at Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia pursue degrees across University of Missouri-Columbia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Missouri-Columbia'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: Columbia, MO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia located?
- Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia is hosted at University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Yes — Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Stephens College, Columbia College, Lincoln University, Westminster College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Missouri-Columbia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia founded?
- Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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