ROTC at Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA · public
Yes — Northwestern State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Northwestern State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Northwestern State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Northwestern State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 59.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Northwestern State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 17 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White49%
- Black37%
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 | 93% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 866–1,163 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–24 |
| 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 | $8,864 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,652 |
| Average net price | $13,606 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Northwestern State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Northwestern State University has 5,519 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 Northwestern State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Northwestern State University: FAQ
Does Northwestern State University have ROTC?
Yes — Northwestern State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Northwestern State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Demon Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana Tech University, 60 mi).
Is ROTC at Northwestern State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Northwestern State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Northwestern State University and train with the unit at Louisiana Tech University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Northwestern State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Northwestern State 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
nsula.edu
- Admissions
nsula.edu
- Apply
nsula.edu
- Financial aid
nsula.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: Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
IPEDS UNITID: 160038
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