ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI · public
Yes — University of Wisconsin–Madison hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Wisconsin–Madison 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 in Madison, WI runs out of University of Wisconsin–Madison as the Detachment 925 University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison commissions officers alongside Edgewood College cross-town students.
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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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison draws midshipmen from University of Wisconsin–Madison and surrounding Wisconsin campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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University of Wisconsin–Madison students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Wisconsin–Madison in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 38 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 72 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White90%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men77%
- White86%
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 | 45% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,380–1,520 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $11,603 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,103 |
| Average net price | $17,354 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 90% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Wisconsin–Madison has 36,902 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 Wisconsin–Madison takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Wisconsin–Madison: FAQ
Does University of Wisconsin–Madison have ROTC?
Yes — University of Wisconsin–Madison hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Wisconsin–Madison students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wisconsin Badger Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 925 University of Wisconsin-Madison).
Is ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
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 Wisconsin–Madison. 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
wisc.edu
- Admissions
admissions.wisc.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
financialaid.wisc.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: Madison, WI 53706-1380
IPEDS UNITID: 240444
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