ROTC at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · public
Yes — University of Kansas hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Kansas hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified~50 cadets
AFROTC in Lawrence, KS runs out of University of Kansas as the Detachment 280 University of Kansas.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC in Lawrence, KS runs out of University of Kansas as the NROTC University of Kansas.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedJayhawk Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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University of Kansas students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Kansas in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 29 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 81 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White76%
- Hispanic9%
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 | 93% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,300 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–28 |
| 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 | $12,102 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,432 |
| Average net price | $18,059 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Kansas. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Kansas has 21,217 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: University of Kansas takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | 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 University of Kansas: FAQ
Does University of Kansas have ROTC?
Yes — University of Kansas hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Kansas students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Jayhawk Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Kansas) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 280 University of Kansas).
Is ROTC at University of Kansas on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Kansas.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Kansas?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Kansas. 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
ku.edu
- Admissions
admissions.ku.edu
- Apply
admissions.ku.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.ku.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: Lawrence, KS 66045
IPEDS UNITID: 155317
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