ROTC at University of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · private nonprofit
Yes — University of Saint Thomas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Navy ROTC at University of Minnesota through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Saint Thomas hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Saint Thomas students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.0 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Minnesota.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Minnesota.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Saint Thomas in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 22 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 36 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White90%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Saint Thomas. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Saint Thomas has 12,000 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 Saint Thomas takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Bachelors | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Morrison Family College of Health (School of Social Work) | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Divinity | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Engineering | Unlimited |
| Graduate | College of Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
And 7 more programs on the VA page.
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 Saint Thomas: FAQ
Does University of Saint Thomas have ROTC?
Yes — University of Saint Thomas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Navy ROTC at University of Minnesota through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Saint Thomas students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 3 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, University of Saint Thomas Air Force ROTC Det 410).
Is ROTC at University of Saint Thomas on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Saint Thomas. Army and Navy ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Saint Thomas and train with the unit at University of Minnesota.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Saint Thomas. 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
stthomas.edu
- Admissions
stthomas.edu
- Apply
stthomas.edu
- Financial aid
stthomas.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: Saint Paul, MN 55105-1078
IPEDS UNITID: 174914
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