ROTC at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · public
Yes — The University of Texas at El Paso hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at New Mexico State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
The University of Texas at El Paso hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMiner Battalion runs Army ROTC from The University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
The University of Texas at El Paso students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 38.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at The University of Texas at El Paso in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 19 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 56 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women32%
- Men69%
- Hispanic52%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men66%
- Hispanic63%
- White14%
- Black13%
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 | 100% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 860–1,080 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–22 |
| 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 | $9,744 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,502 |
| Average net price | $9,403 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The University of Texas at El Paso. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The University of Texas at El Paso has 21,005 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 El Paso takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,645 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,645 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,645 |
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 El Paso: FAQ
Does The University of Texas at El Paso have ROTC?
Yes — The University of Texas at El Paso hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at New Mexico State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can The University of Texas at El Paso students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Miner Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at New Mexico State University, 38 mi).
Is ROTC at The University of Texas at El Paso on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at The University of Texas at El Paso. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at The University of Texas at El Paso and train with the unit at New Mexico State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at The University of Texas at El Paso?
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 The University of Texas at El Paso. 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
utep.edu
- Admissions
utep.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
utep.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: El Paso, TX 79968-0691
IPEDS UNITID: 228796
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