ROTC at Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Our Lady of the Lake University students join Army ROTC at St. Mary's University and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Cross-town & partner options
Our Lady of the Lake University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 11.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Our Lady of the Lake 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 1.6 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 | 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 | $32,106 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,106 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Our Lady of the Lake University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Our Lady of the Lake University has 1,066 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: Our Lady of the Lake University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Our Lady of the Lake University: FAQ
Does Our Lady of the Lake University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Our Lady of the Lake University students join Army ROTC at St. Mary's University and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Which ROTC branches can Our Lady of the Lake University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at St. Mary's University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 12 mi).
Is ROTC at Our Lady of the Lake University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Our Lady of the Lake University and train with the unit at St. Mary's University and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
School links and location
These links belong to Our Lady of the Lake 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
ollusa.edu
- Admissions
ollusa.edu
- Apply
ollusa.edu
- Financial aid
ollusa.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: San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
IPEDS UNITID: 227331
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