ROTC at Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte students join Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-town & partner options
Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 880–1,130 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–23 |
| 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 | $42,419 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,419 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte has 1,184 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: Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte: FAQ
Does Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte students join Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Which ROTC branches can Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte and train with the unit at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
School links and location
These links belong to Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte. 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
jwu.edu
- Admissions
jwu.edu
- Apply
apply.jwu.edu
- Financial aid
jwu.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: Charlotte, NC 28202
IPEDS UNITID: 445708
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