ROTC at Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Alverno College students join Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Cross-town & partner options
Alverno College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 4.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Alverno College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $34,086 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,086 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Alverno College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Alverno College has 631 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: Alverno College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Alverno College: FAQ
Does Alverno College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Alverno College students join Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Which ROTC branches can Alverno College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Marquette University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Alverno College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Alverno College and train with the unit at Marquette University.
School links and location
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- Official site
alverno.edu
- Admissions
alverno.edu
- Apply
alverno.edu
- Financial aid
alverno.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
IPEDS UNITID: 238193
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