ROTC at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Nebraska Wesleyan University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Cross-town & partner options
Nebraska Wesleyan University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Nebraska Wesleyan University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.2 students start 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 | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,020–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–27 |
| 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 | $43,572 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,572 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 66% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Nebraska Wesleyan University has 1,453 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: Nebraska Wesleyan University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Nebraska Wesleyan University: FAQ
Does Nebraska Wesleyan University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Nebraska Wesleyan University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Which ROTC branches can Nebraska Wesleyan University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Nebraska Wesleyan University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Nebraska Wesleyan University and train with the unit at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
School links and location
These links belong to Nebraska Wesleyan 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
nebrwesleyan.edu
- Admissions
nebrwesleyan.edu
- Apply
slate.nebrwesleyan.edu
- Financial aid
nebrwesleyan.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: Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
IPEDS UNITID: 181446
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