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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.

Saint Martin's University campus
Photo by Farwestern Photo by Gregg M. Erickson (CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

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 rate90%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,025–1,230
ACT range (25th–75th)16–20
Test policyTest-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 rate52%

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.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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

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Location: Lacey, WA 98503-7500

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IPEDS UNITID: 236452

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