ROTC at Baker University
Baldwin City, KS · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Baker University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Cross-town & partner options
Baker University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kansas.
Army ROTCCross-town · 12.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Kansas.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Baker University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $35,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,300 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 58% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Baker University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Baker University has 1,100 undergraduates. 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: Baker University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Professional & Graduate Studies/School of Education | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | School of Professional & Graduate Studies/School of Education | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Education | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Baker University: FAQ
Does Baker University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Baker University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Which ROTC branches can Baker University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Kansas, 13 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kansas, 13 mi).
Is ROTC at Baker University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Baker University and train with the unit at University of Kansas.
School links and location
These links belong to Baker University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bakeru.edu
- Admissions
bakeru.edu
- Financial aid
bakeru.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
IPEDS UNITID: 154688
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