ROTC at University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Texas at Dallas students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at University of North Texas.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Texas at Dallas students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 27.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Southern Methodist University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 27.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Texas at Dallas in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.3 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,410 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–32 |
| 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 | $14,644 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,144 |
| Average net price | $18,267 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 76% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Texas at Dallas. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Texas at Dallas has 21,751 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 Dallas takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Naveen Jindall School of Management | 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 Dallas: FAQ
Does University of Texas at Dallas have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Texas at Dallas students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at University of North Texas.
Which ROTC branches can University of Texas at Dallas students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Texas at Arlington, 28 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of North Texas, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Texas at Dallas on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Texas at Dallas and train with the unit at University of Texas at Arlington and University of North Texas.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Texas at Dallas. 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
utdallas.edu
- Admissions
enroll.utdallas.edu
- Apply
enroll.utdallas.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.utdallas.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: Richardson, TX 75080-3021
IPEDS UNITID: 228787
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