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Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia · Tigers · 425
AFROTC at University of Missouri-Columbia contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
About this program
AFROTC at University of Missouri-Columbia runs as Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia (Det 425), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Stephens College, Columbia College, Lincoln University, and Westminster College — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Missouri-Columbia is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia by commuting to University of Missouri.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia located?
Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia is hosted at University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, Missouri. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
In addition to University of Missouri-Columbia, students enrolled at Stephens College, Columbia College, Lincoln University, and Westminster College can contract through Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
Yes — Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Westminster College, Stephens College, Lincoln University, Columbia College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Missouri. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia founded?
Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia was established in 1947.
How do I contact Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 425 University of Missouri-Columbia?
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