ROTC at Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Rockhurst University students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Rockhurst University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 51.4 miAdmissions
| Admission rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,030–1,210 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–26 |
| 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 | $44,966 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,966 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Rockhurst University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Rockhurst University has 1,580 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: Rockhurst University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | Helzberg School of Management and College of Health and Human Services | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | College of Health and Human Services | Up to $6,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Rockhurst University: FAQ
Does Rockhurst University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Rockhurst University students join Army ROTC at Missouri Western State University.
Which ROTC branches can Rockhurst University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri Western State University, 51 mi).
Is ROTC at Rockhurst University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Rockhurst University and train with the unit at Missouri Western State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Rockhurst 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
rockhurst.edu
- Admissions
rockhurst.edu
- Apply
rockhurst.edu
- Financial aid
rockhurst.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: Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
IPEDS UNITID: 179043
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