ROTC at Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · private nonprofit
Yes — Marquette University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Marquette University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Marquette University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 11 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at Marquette University commissions officers alongside University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee cross-town students.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMarquette is the Army ROTC battalion at Marquette University in Wisconsin.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Marquette University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Marquette University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 33 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 53 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White86%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White82%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| 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 | $51,170 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,170 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Marquette University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Marquette University has 7,660 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: Marquette University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $11,675 |
| Undergraduate | ALL UGRD COLLEGES | Up to $12,091 |
| Undergraduate | School of Dentistry & Graduate Dentistry | Up to $10,000 |
| Certificate Program | GRADUATE SCHOOL | Up to $1,000 |
| Certificate Program | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | Unlimited |
| Certificate Program | LAW SCHOOL | Up to $11,051 |
And 10 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Marquette University: FAQ
Does Marquette University have ROTC?
Yes — Marquette University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Marquette University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Marquette Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Marquette University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 930 Marquette University).
Is ROTC at Marquette University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Marquette University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Marquette University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Marquette University. 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
marquette.edu
- Admissions
marquette.edu
- Apply
marquette.edu
- Financial aid
marquette.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: Milwaukee, WI 53233
IPEDS UNITID: 239105
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