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NROTC University of Kansas
NROTC in Lawrence, KS runs out of University of Kansas as the NROTC University of Kansas.
About this program
For midshipmen at University of Kansas, the path to a commission runs through NROTC University of Kansas. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Kansas, the unit serves midshipmen from Haskell Indian Nations University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, University of Kansas is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC University of Kansas by commuting to University of Kansas.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Kansas.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Kansas located?
NROTC University of Kansas is hosted at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Kansas campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Kansas?
In addition to University of Kansas, students enrolled at Haskell Indian Nations University can contract through NROTC University of Kansas via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Kansas?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC University of Kansas?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC University of Kansas?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Kansas?
Yes — NROTC University of Kansas accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Haskell Indian Nations University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Kansas as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Kansas. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Kansas founded?
NROTC University of Kansas was established in 1946.
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