ROTC at Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · public
Yes — Kansas State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Kansas State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedDet 270 at Kansas State University serves a 2-school AFROTC consortium in Kansas.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Kansas State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Kansas State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Kansas State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 36 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 97 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White80%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White76%
- Black8%
- Hispanic8%
- Other or unknown5%
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 | 82% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,260 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–27 |
| 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 | $11,221 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,568 |
| Average net price | $19,406 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Kansas State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Kansas State University has 15,142 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: Kansas State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | 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 Kansas State University: FAQ
Does Kansas State University have ROTC?
Yes — Kansas State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Kansas State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wildcat Battalion (KSU)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 270 Kansas State University).
Is ROTC at Kansas State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Kansas State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Kansas State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Kansas State 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
k-state.edu
- Admissions
k-state.edu
- Apply
k-state.edu
- Financial aid
k-state.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: Manhattan, KS 66506
IPEDS UNITID: 155399
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