ROTC at Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Martin's University students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University and Air Force ROTC at University of Washington.

Cross-town & partner options
Saint Martin's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Saint Martin's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.4 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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,025–1,230 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–20 |
| 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 | $45,510 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,510 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 52% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saint Martin's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Saint Martin's University has 1,158 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 Martin's University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Saint Martin's University: FAQ
Does Saint Martin's University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Saint Martin's University students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University and Air Force ROTC at University of Washington.
Which ROTC branches can Saint Martin's University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Pacific Lutheran University, 19 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Washington, 49 mi).
Is ROTC at Saint Martin's University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Saint Martin's University and train with the unit at Pacific Lutheran University and University of Washington.
School links and location
These links belong to Saint Martin'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
stmartin.edu
- Admissions
stmartin.edu
- Apply
stmartin.edu
- Financial aid
stmartin.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: Lacey, WA 98503-7500
IPEDS UNITID: 236452
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