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NROTC University of Missouri
NROTC University of Missouri trains midshipmen at University of Missouri for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Missouri, NROTC University of Missouri is the NROTC unit for Columbia and surrounding Missouri. The program dates to 1947.
Cross-town agreements bring Stephens College and Columbia College into the unit's footprint. Most cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Missouri for ROTC class and lab.
The unit runs all standard NROTC scholarship channels: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Major-wise, midshipmen here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 Missouri by commuting to University of Missouri.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Missouri.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Missouri.
Contact & location
Email: engineering@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-4375
Site: https://nrotc.missouri.edu
Located at: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Missouri located?
NROTC University of Missouri is hosted at University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Missouri campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Missouri?
In addition to University of Missouri, students enrolled at Stephens College and Columbia College can contract through NROTC University of Missouri 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri?
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 Missouri?
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.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC University of Missouri?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Missouri?
Yes — NROTC University of Missouri accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Stephens College, Columbia College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Missouri as any major?
Navy 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.
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