ROTC at Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Edward's University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin.
Cross-town & partner options
Saint Edward's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Texas at Austin.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The University of Texas at Austin.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at Austin.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Edward's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.2 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 | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 970–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| 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 | $51,384 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,384 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Edward's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Edward's University has 2,493 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: Saint Edward's University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $11,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $11,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $11,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Edward's University: FAQ
Does Saint Edward's University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Edward's University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Edward's University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Edward's University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Edward's University and train with the unit at The University of Texas at Austin.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Edward's 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
stedwards.edu
- Admissions
stedwards.edu
- Apply
stedwards.edu
- Financial aid
stedwards.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Austin, TX 78704-6489
IPEDS UNITID: 227845
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