ROTC at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · public
Yes — University of Colorado Colorado Springs hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Colorado Colorado Springs hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMountain Lion is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Colorado Colorado Springs students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 81.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 23 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 62 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women35%
- Men65%
- White64%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian9%
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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| 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 | $10,149 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,336 |
| Average net price | $15,788 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs has 8,697 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: University of Colorado Colorado Springs takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Colorado Colorado Springs: FAQ
Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs have ROTC?
Yes — University of Colorado Colorado Springs hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Colorado Colorado Springs students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mountain Lion Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Colorado Boulder, 81 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Colorado Colorado Springs on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Colorado Colorado Springs and train with the unit at University of Colorado Boulder.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Colorado Colorado Springs. 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
uccs.edu
- Admissions
uccs.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.uccs.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: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
IPEDS UNITID: 126580
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