ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · public
Yes — University of Texas at Arlington hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Texas Christian University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Texas at Arlington hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMaverick is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Texas at Arlington in Texas.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 8 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Texas at Arlington students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 14.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Texas at Arlington in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 19 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 61 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men74%
- White55%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White41%
- Hispanic27%
- Black17%
- Asian11%
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 | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–27 |
| 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 | $11,950 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,582 |
| Average net price | $13,951 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Texas at Arlington. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Texas at Arlington has 32,294 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 Texas at Arlington takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
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 Texas at Arlington: FAQ
Does University of Texas at Arlington have ROTC?
Yes — University of Texas at Arlington hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Texas Christian University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Texas at Arlington students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Maverick Battalion (UTA)) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Texas Christian University, 15 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Texas at Arlington. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Texas at Arlington and train with the unit at Texas Christian University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Texas at Arlington?
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 Texas at Arlington. 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
uta.edu
- Admissions
uta.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
uta.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Arlington, TX 76019
IPEDS UNITID: 228769
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