ROTC at Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · public
Yes, through cross-town: Mississippi University for Women students join Air Force ROTC at Mississippi State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Mississippi University for Women students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 21.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Mississippi State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Mississippi University for Women 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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,003–1,177 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–24 |
| 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 | $8,492 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,492 |
| Average net price | $12,411 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mississippi University for Women. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mississippi University for Women has 1,605 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: Mississippi University for Women takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $13,752 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $13,752 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $13,752 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mississippi University for Women: FAQ
Does Mississippi University for Women have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mississippi University for Women students join Air Force ROTC at Mississippi State University.
Which ROTC branches can Mississippi University for Women students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Mississippi State University, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at Mississippi University for Women on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Mississippi University for Women and train with the unit at Mississippi State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Mississippi University for Women. 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
muw.edu
- Admissions
muw.edu
- Apply
apply.muw.edu
- Financial aid
muw.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: Columbus, MS 39701
IPEDS UNITID: 176035
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