ROTC at Baylor University
Waco, TX · private nonprofit
Yes — Baylor University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Texas Christian University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Baylor University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Waco, TX runs out of Baylor University as the Detachment 810 Baylor University.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Baylor University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 81.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Baylor University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 29 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 73 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White71%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White64%
- Hispanic16%
- Black10%
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 | 51% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,400 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–32 |
| 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 | $58,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,100 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Baylor University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Baylor University has 14,785 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: Baylor University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Baylor University: FAQ
Does Baylor University have ROTC?
Yes — Baylor University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Texas Christian University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Baylor University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Texas Christian University, 82 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 810 Baylor University).
Is ROTC at Baylor University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Baylor University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Baylor University and train with the unit at Texas Christian University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Baylor University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Baylor 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
baylor.edu
- Admissions
admissions.web.baylor.edu
- Financial aid
onestop.web.baylor.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Waco, TX 76798
IPEDS UNITID: 223232
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