ROTC at Carroll University
Waukesha, WI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Carroll University students join Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Cross-town & partner options
Carroll University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 15.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Carroll 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 1.4 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 rate | 67% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,040–1,270 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–27 |
| 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 | $38,890 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,890 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Carroll University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Carroll University has 2,523 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: Carroll University 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 Carroll University: FAQ
Does Carroll University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Carroll University students join Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Which ROTC branches can Carroll University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Marquette University, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at Carroll University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Carroll University and train with the unit at Marquette University.
School links and location
These links belong to Carroll 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
carrollu.edu
- Admissions
carrollu.edu
- Apply
carrollu.edu
- Financial aid
carrollu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Waukesha, WI 53186
IPEDS UNITID: 238458
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