ROTC at Saint Lawrence University
Canton, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Lawrence University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Clarkson University.
Cross-town & partner options
Saint Lawrence University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.4 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 9.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Clarkson University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Lawrence University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.8 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Lawrence University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Lawrence University has 12,000 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 Lawrence University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Undergraduate | Up to $2,500 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Lawrence University: FAQ
Does Saint Lawrence University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Lawrence University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Clarkson University.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Lawrence University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Clarkson University, 9 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Clarkson University, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Lawrence University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Lawrence University and train with the unit at Clarkson University.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Lawrence 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
stlawu.edu
- Admissions
stlawu.edu
- Apply
stlawu.edu
- Financial aid
stlawu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Canton, NY 13617
IPEDS UNITID: 195216
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