ROTC at University of Washington
Seattle, WA · public
Yes — University of Washington hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Washington hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Washington-Seattle Campus trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Washington.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 16 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at University of Washington contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Husky Battalion (UW) commissions U.S. Army officers at University of Washington.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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University of Washington students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Washington in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 49 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 90 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White62%
- Asian22%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White55%
- Asian26%
- Other or unknown10%
- Hispanic7%
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 | 39% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $12,973 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,209 |
| Average net price | $14,091 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 85% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Washington. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Washington has 31,942 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of Washington.
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 Washington: FAQ
Does University of Washington have ROTC?
Yes — University of Washington hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Washington students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Husky Battalion (UW)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Washington) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 910 University of Washington-Seattle Campus).
Is ROTC at University of Washington on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Washington.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Washington?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Washington. 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
washington.edu
- Admissions
admit.washington.edu
- Apply
admit.washington.edu
- Financial aid
washington.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: Seattle, WA 98195
IPEDS UNITID: 236948
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