ROTC at Benedictine College
Atchison, KS · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Benedictine College students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University and Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Cross-town & partner options
Benedictine College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 43.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kansas.
Army ROTCCross-town · 21.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Benedictine College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.6 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- White86%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| 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 | $36,350 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,350 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Benedictine College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Benedictine College has 2,272 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: Benedictine College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Benedictine College: FAQ
Does Benedictine College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Benedictine College students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University and Air Force ROTC at University of Kansas.
Which ROTC branches can Benedictine College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri Western State University, 22 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kansas, 43 mi).
Is ROTC at Benedictine College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Benedictine College and train with the unit at Missouri Western State University and University of Kansas.
School links and location
These links belong to Benedictine College. 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
benedictine.edu
- Admissions
benedictine.edu
- Apply
benedictine.edu
- Financial aid
benedictine.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: Atchison, KS 66002-1499
IPEDS UNITID: 154712
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