ROTC at Park University
Parkville, MO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Park University students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Park University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 39.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Missouri Western State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Park University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.6 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men68%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $17,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,500 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 38% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Park University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Park University has 4,555 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: Park University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $705 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Park University: FAQ
Does Park University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Park University students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Which ROTC branches can Park University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri Western State University, 40 mi).
Is ROTC at Park University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Park University and train with the unit at Missouri Western State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Park 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
park.edu
- Admissions
park.edu
- Apply
park.edu
- Financial aid
park.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Parkville, MO 64152-3795
IPEDS UNITID: 178721
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