ROTC at Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Colorado College students join Army ROTC at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Cross-town & partner options
Colorado College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Colorado College 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 | 18% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,230–1,460 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $70,734 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,734 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 88% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Colorado College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Colorado College has 2,014 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: Colorado College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Colorado College: FAQ
Does Colorado College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Colorado College students join Army ROTC at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Which ROTC branches can Colorado College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Colorado College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Colorado College and train with the unit at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
School links and location
These links belong to Colorado College. 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
coloradocollege.edu
- Admissions
coloradocollege.edu
- Apply
coloradocollege.edu
- Financial aid
coloradocollege.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903
IPEDS UNITID: 126678
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