ROTC at University of Kentucky

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Kentucky hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHostedVerified

Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky)

Wildcat is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Kentucky in Kentucky.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 6 cross-town schools.

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Detachment 290 University of Kentucky

AFROTC in Lexington, KY runs out of University of Kentucky as the Detachment 290 University of Kentucky.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Kentucky students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at University of Kentucky stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

University of Kentucky enrolls 24,763 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location