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ROTC at Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · private nonprofit

Yes, through cross-town: Augsburg University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.

Augsburg University campus
Photo by Gobonobo (CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Cross-town & partner options

Augsburg University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 0.5 mi
→ University of Minnesota (Golden Gopher Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Minnesota.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Augsburg University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 1.6 students start 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 rate82%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$45,452
Out-of-state tuition$45,452
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate52%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Augsburg University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Augsburg University has 2,494 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: Augsburg University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUp to $8,000
DoctorateAll programsUp to $8,000
Principles of ExcellenceDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Augsburg University: FAQ

Does Augsburg University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Augsburg University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.

Which ROTC branches can Augsburg University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Saint Thomas, 3 mi).

Is ROTC at Augsburg University on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Augsburg University and train with the unit at University of Minnesota and University of Saint Thomas.

School links and location

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Location: Minneapolis, MN 55454

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IPEDS UNITID: 173045

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