ROTC at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Louisiana at Monroe students join Army ROTC at Grambling State University and Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Louisiana at Monroe students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 33.6 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 37.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Grambling State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Louisiana at Monroe in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.7 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 | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–24 |
| 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 | $9,190 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,290 |
| Average net price | $13,466 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Louisiana at Monroe. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Louisiana at Monroe has 5,022 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 Monroe takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
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 Monroe: FAQ
Does University of Louisiana at Monroe have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Louisiana at Monroe students join Army ROTC at Grambling State University and Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Louisiana at Monroe students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Grambling State University, 37 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Louisiana Tech University, 34 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Louisiana at Monroe on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Louisiana at Monroe and train with the unit at Grambling State University and Louisiana Tech University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Louisiana at Monroe. 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
ulm.edu
- Admissions
ulm.edu
- Apply
ulm.edu
- Financial aid
ulm.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: Monroe, LA 71209-0000
IPEDS UNITID: 159993
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