ROTC at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Louisiana at Lafayette students join Army ROTC at Louisiana State University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Louisiana at Lafayette students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 52.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 15 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White54%
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| 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 | $10,418 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,146 |
| Average net price | $13,530 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has 12,428 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 Louisiana at Lafayette takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette: FAQ
Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Louisiana at Lafayette students join Army ROTC at Louisiana State University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Louisiana at Lafayette students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana State University, 52 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Louisiana at Lafayette on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Louisiana at Lafayette and train with the unit at Louisiana State University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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
louisiana.edu
- Admissions
louisiana.edu
- Apply
louisiana.edu
- Financial aid
louisiana.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: Lafayette, LA 70503
IPEDS UNITID: 160658
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