ROTC at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · private nonprofit
Yes — St. Mary's University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
St. Mary's University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
St. Mary's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 9.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
ROTC outcomes
Students at St. Mary's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 19 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men70%
- Hispanic59%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women35%
- Men65%
- Hispanic56%
- White29%
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 | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 900–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–27 |
| 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 | $37,434 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,434 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from St. Mary's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
St. Mary's University has 1,951 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: St. Mary's University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 St. Mary's University: FAQ
Does St. Mary's University have ROTC?
Yes — St. Mary's University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can St. Mary's University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, St. Mary's University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at St. Mary's University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at St. Mary's University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at St. Mary's University and train with the unit at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
School links and location
These links belong to St. Mary'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
stmarytx.edu
- Admissions
stmarytx.edu
- Apply
stmarytx.edu
- Financial aid
stmarytx.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: San Antonio, TX 78228
IPEDS UNITID: 228149
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