ROTC at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · public
Yes — University of Wisconsin–La Crosse hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedEagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) hosts Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and 3 partner schools across Wisconsin.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 15 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men83%
- White90%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men69%
- White90%
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 | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,122–1,318 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–27 |
| 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 | $10,070 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,517 |
| Average net price | $16,210 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse has 9,277 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 Wisconsin–La Crosse.
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 Wisconsin–La Crosse: FAQ
Does University of Wisconsin–La Crosse have ROTC?
Yes — University of Wisconsin–La Crosse hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Wisconsin–La Crosse students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse)).
Is ROTC at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse?
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 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. 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
uwlax.edu
- Admissions
uwlax.edu
- Apply
apply.wisconsin.edu
- Financial aid
uwlax.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: La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
IPEDS UNITID: 240329
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