ROTC at University of Missouri
Columbia, MO · public
Yes — University of Missouri hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Missouri hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Missouri commissions officers alongside Stephens College cross-town students.
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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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Missouri trains midshipmen at University of Missouri for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Missouri-Columbia contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
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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University of Missouri students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Missouri in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 41 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 83 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White84%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White80%
- Black6%
- Other or unknown6%
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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,150–1,330 |
| 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 | $14,837 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,056 |
| Average net price | $20,268 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Missouri. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Missouri has 23,929 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 Missouri takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Veterinary Medicine | Up to $2,000 |
| Undergraduate | College of Veterinary Medicine | Up to $2,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Medicine | Up to $2,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Medicine | Up to $2,000 |
And 12 more programs on the VA page.
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 Missouri: FAQ
Does University of Missouri have ROTC?
Yes — University of Missouri hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Missouri students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Tiger Battalion (Mizzou)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Missouri) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 440 University of Missouri-Columbia).
Is ROTC at University of Missouri on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Missouri.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Missouri?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Missouri. 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
missouri.edu
- Admissions
admissions.missouri.edu
- Apply
admissions.missouri.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.missouri.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: Columbia, MO 65211
IPEDS UNITID: 178396
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