ROTC at Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · public
Yes, through cross-town: Madison Area Technical College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-town & partner options
Madison Area Technical College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Madison Area Technical College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- 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 | 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 | $4,977 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,255 |
| Average net price | $14,238 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 29% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Madison Area Technical College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Madison Area Technical College has 10,073 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Madison Area Technical College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Madison Area Technical College: FAQ
Does Madison Area Technical College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Madison Area Technical College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Which ROTC branches can Madison Area Technical College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Madison, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Madison Area Technical College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Madison Area Technical College and train with the unit at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
School links and location
These links belong to Madison Area Technical 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
madisoncollege.edu
- Admissions
madisoncollege.edu
- Financial aid
madisoncollege.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 53704-2599
IPEDS UNITID: 238263
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