ROTC at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO · private nonprofit
Yes — Saint Louis University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Saint Louis University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Saint Louis University commissions officers alongside Washington University in St. Louis cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 8 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Saint Louis University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.1 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Louis University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 10 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 23 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men63%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women37%
- Men63%
- White73%
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 | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,410 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $55,760 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $55,760 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Louis University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Louis University has 7,267 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 Louis University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| All | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Saint Louis University: FAQ
Does Saint Louis University have ROTC?
Yes — Saint Louis University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Louis University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Washington University in St. Louis, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 207 Saint Louis University).
Is ROTC at Saint Louis University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Saint Louis University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Louis University and train with the unit at Washington University in St. Louis.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Saint Louis University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Louis 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
slu.edu
- Admissions
slu.edu
- Apply
slu.edu
- Financial aid
slu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097
IPEDS UNITID: 179159
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