ROTC at Edgewood College
Madison, WI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Edgewood College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-town & partner options
Edgewood College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Edgewood College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.2 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Edgewood College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Edgewood College has 12,000 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: Edgewood College 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 Edgewood College: FAQ
Does Edgewood College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Edgewood College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Which ROTC branches can Edgewood College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Edgewood College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Edgewood College and train with the unit at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
School links and location
These links belong to Edgewood 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
edgewood.edu
- Admissions
edgewood.edu
- Apply
edgewood.edu
- Financial aid
edgewood.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: Madison, WI 53711-1997
IPEDS UNITID: 238661
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