ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Marquette University.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.5 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Marquette University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Marquette University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 26 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men83%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White75%
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 | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,003–1,177 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–25 |
| 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 | $10,398 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,398 |
| Average net price | $15,014 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has 16,758 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–Milwaukee takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,296 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $9,350 |
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–Milwaukee: FAQ
Does University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Marquette University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Marquette University, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Marquette University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Marquette University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and train with the unit at Marquette University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. 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
uwm.edu
- Admissions
uwm.edu
- Apply
apply.wisconsin.edu
- Financial aid
uwm.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: Milwaukee, WI 53211
IPEDS UNITID: 240453
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