ROTC at University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: University of the Incarnate Word students join Army ROTC at St. Mary's University and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Cross-town & partner options
University of the Incarnate Word students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Army ROTCCross-town · 5.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of the Incarnate Word in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men62%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women49%
- Men51%
- Hispanic54%
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 | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $37,090 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,090 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of the Incarnate Word. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of the Incarnate Word has 4,440 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 the Incarnate Word takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
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 the Incarnate Word: FAQ
Does University of the Incarnate Word have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of the Incarnate Word students join Army ROTC at St. Mary's University and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Which ROTC branches can University of the Incarnate Word students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at St. Mary's University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 12 mi).
Is ROTC at University of the Incarnate Word on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of the Incarnate Word and train with the unit at St. Mary's University and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
School links and location
These links belong to University of the Incarnate Word. 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
uiw.edu
- Admissions
uiw.edu
- Apply
uiw.edu
- Financial aid
uiw.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: San Antonio, TX 78209
IPEDS UNITID: 225627
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