ROTC at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · public
Yes, through cross-town: Washburn University students join Army ROTC at University of Kansas and Air Force ROTC at Kansas State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Washburn University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 48.3 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 25.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Washburn University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.1 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- White78%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| 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 | $9,945 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,949 |
| Average net price | $15,280 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Washburn University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Washburn University has 4,562 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: Washburn University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Business | Up to $1,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Nursing | Up to $500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | School of Business | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
And 4 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 Washburn University: FAQ
Does Washburn University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Washburn University students join Army ROTC at University of Kansas and Air Force ROTC at Kansas State University.
Which ROTC branches can Washburn University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Kansas, 25 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Kansas State University, 48 mi).
Is ROTC at Washburn University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Washburn University and train with the unit at University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Washburn University. 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
washburn.edu
- Admissions
washburn.edu
- Apply
washburn.edu
- Financial aid
washburn.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: Topeka, KS 66621
IPEDS UNITID: 156082
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