Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College



1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington, Missouri 64067


Established in 1880, Wentworth Military Academy & junior college offers two-year and four-year programs leading to a commission in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, this Missouri military college is a military leadership development model with a high-quality academic curriculum.

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College offers a two-year Early Commissioning Program leading to a U.S. Army commission as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation. Students can also pursue the 2+2 Scholarship Program, a four-year ROTC scholarship that combines two years of study at Wentworth with two years in the ROTC program at a four-year university. Students graduate with a bachelor's degree and a commission as a Second Lieutenant. Dual enrollment programs are also available for motivated high school students.

All boarding students at Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College are required to participate in physical education, community service, and either Junior or Senior ROTC. Students can also participate in off-campus trips, intramural sports, and a wide range of developmental activities.

Quick Facts:
  • Wentworth College maintains an open-door admission policy.

  • The senior ROTC program at Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College has been ranked as the top program in its region.

  • For nearly two consecutive decades, Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College students have had a 100 percent acceptance rate at the Air Force Academy.

  • More than 90 percent of Wentworth faculty hold an advanced degree.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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