ROTC at University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Missouri-St. Louis students join Army ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Missouri-St. Louis students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Saint Louis University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Saint Louis University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Missouri-St. Louis in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 10 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men66%
- White65%
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 | 63% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–27 |
| 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 | $14,112 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,112 |
| Average net price | $15,071 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Missouri-St. Louis. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Missouri-St. Louis has 5,024 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-St. Louis takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
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-St. Louis: FAQ
Does University of Missouri-St. Louis have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Missouri-St. Louis students join Army ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Missouri-St. Louis students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Washington University in St. Louis, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Louis University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Missouri-St. Louis on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Missouri-St. Louis and train with the unit at Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Missouri-St. Louis. 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
umsl.edu
- Admissions
umsl.edu
- Apply
umsl.edu
- Financial aid
umsl.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: Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400
IPEDS UNITID: 178420
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