ROTC at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · public
Yes, through cross-town: Texas A&M University-San Antonio students join Army and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Cross-town & partner options
Texas A&M University-San Antonio students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 20.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 20.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.3 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 | 93% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 840–1,070 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–21 |
| 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 | $9,654 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,255 |
| Average net price | $11,196 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 40% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has 6,599 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: Texas A&M University-San Antonio takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Unlimited |
| Graduate | COLLEGE | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | COLLEGE | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Texas A&M University-San Antonio: FAQ
Does Texas A&M University-San Antonio have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Texas A&M University-San Antonio students join Army and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Which ROTC branches can Texas A&M University-San Antonio students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 20 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 20 mi).
Is ROTC at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and train with the unit at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
School links and location
These links belong to Texas A&M University-San Antonio. 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
tamusa.edu
- Admissions
tamusa.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
tamusa.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 78224
IPEDS UNITID: 459949
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