ROTC at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Macalester College students join Army and Navy ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.
Cross-town & partner options
Macalester College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.1 mi
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 4.1 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Minnesota.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Minnesota.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Macalester 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 | 29% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,350–1,510 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–34 |
| 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 | $68,104 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,104 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 87% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Macalester College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Macalester College has 2,131 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: Macalester College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,500 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Macalester College: FAQ
Does Macalester College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Macalester College students join Army and Navy ROTC at University of Minnesota and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.
Which ROTC branches can Macalester College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Saint Thomas, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Macalester College on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Macalester College and train with the unit at University of Minnesota and University of Saint Thomas.
School links and location
These links belong to Macalester 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
macalester.edu
- Admissions
macalester.edu
- Apply
macalester.edu
- Financial aid
macalester.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
IPEDS UNITID: 173902
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