ROTC at Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Central Methodist University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Missouri.
Cross-town & partner options
Central Methodist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 23.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Central Methodist 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 | 57% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 960–1,045 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–23 |
| 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 | $28,260 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,260 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Central Methodist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Central Methodist University has 1,040 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Central Methodist University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Central Methodist University: FAQ
Does Central Methodist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Central Methodist University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Missouri.
Which ROTC branches can Central Methodist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Missouri, 24 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Missouri, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at Central Methodist University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Central Methodist University and train with the unit at University of Missouri.
School links and location
These links belong to Central Methodist 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
centralmethodist.edu
- Admissions
centralmethodist.edu
- Apply
centralmethodist.edu
- Financial aid
centralmethodist.edu
- Net price calculator
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Location: Fayette, MO 65248-1198
IPEDS UNITID: 176947
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