ROTC at College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: College of Idaho students join Army ROTC at Boise State University.
Cross-town & partner options
College of Idaho students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 24.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boise State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at College of Idaho in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- 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 | 49% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–31 |
| 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 | $37,845 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,845 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from College of Idaho. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
College of Idaho has 1,041 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: College of Idaho takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at College of Idaho: FAQ
Does College of Idaho have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: College of Idaho students join Army ROTC at Boise State University.
Which ROTC branches can College of Idaho students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Boise State University, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at College of Idaho on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at College of Idaho and train with the unit at Boise State University.
School links and location
These links belong to College of Idaho. 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
collegeofidaho.edu
- Admissions
collegeofidaho.edu
- Apply
collegeofidaho.edu
- Financial aid
collegeofidaho.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Caldwell, ID 83605-4432
IPEDS UNITID: 142294
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