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ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · public

Yes — The University of Texas at Austin hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.

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Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCOn campus
The University of Texas at Austin campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

The University of Texas at Austin hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified

Since 1940, NROTC University of Texas at Austin has run NROTC at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Longhorn Battalion commissions cadets from The University of Texas at Austin into the U.S. Army.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified

AFROTC at The University of Texas at Austin commissions officers alongside University of Texas at Dallas cross-town students.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

The University of Texas at Austin students commission through the on-campus program above.

ROTC outcomes

Students at The University of Texas at Austin in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 35 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 86 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White56%
  • Hispanic19%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White47%
  • Hispanic25%
  • Asian15%
  • Other or unknown8%
  • Black6%

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 rate27%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,250–1,510
ACT range (25th–75th)27–33
Test policyTest-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$11,688
Out-of-state tuition$44,908
Average net price$19,857
6-year graduation rate89%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The University of Texas at Austin. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

The University of Texas at Austin has 42,855 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: The University of Texas at Austin takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $5,000
Student veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin: FAQ

Does The University of Texas at Austin have ROTC?

Yes — The University of Texas at Austin hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.

Which ROTC branches can The University of Texas at Austin students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Longhorn Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Texas at Austin) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin).

Is ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin on campus or cross-town?

Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at The University of Texas at Austin.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin?

Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.

School links and location

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Location: Austin, TX 78705

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IPEDS UNITID: 228778

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