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ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Stout

Menomonie, WI · public

Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Stout students join Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at University of Wisconsin–Stevens PointAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of Saint Thomas
University of Wisconsin–Stout

Cross-town & partner options

University of Wisconsin–Stout students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 62.0 mi
→ University of Saint Thomas (University of Saint Thomas Air Force ROTC Det 410)
Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 118.1 mi
→ University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (Pointer Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Wisconsin–Stout in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 5.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 7.7 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • White91%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men79%
  • White92%

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 rate88%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,058–1,242
ACT range (25th–75th)20–27
Test policyTest-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$10,701
Out-of-state tuition$19,265
Average net price$17,490
6-year graduation rate55%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wisconsin–Stout. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Wisconsin–Stout has 5,842 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–Stout takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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–Stout: FAQ

Does University of Wisconsin–Stout have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Stout students join Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and Air Force ROTC at University of Saint Thomas.

Which ROTC branches can University of Wisconsin–Stout students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, 118 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Saint Thomas, 62 mi).

Is ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Stout on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Wisconsin–Stout and train with the unit at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and University of Saint Thomas.

School links and location

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Location: Menomonie, WI 54751

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IPEDS UNITID: 240417

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