ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 37.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Army ROTCCross-town · 37.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 20 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- 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 | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 966–1,134 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–24 |
| 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 | $8,616 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,716 |
| Average net price | $14,158 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater has 9,405 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–Whitewater takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,698 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $10,514 |
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–Whitewater: FAQ
Does University of Wisconsin–Whitewater have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Which ROTC branches can University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Madison, 37 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Wisconsin–Madison, 37 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and train with the unit at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. 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
uww.edu
- Admissions
uww.edu
- Apply
apply.wisconsin.edu
- Financial aid
uww.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: Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
IPEDS UNITID: 240189
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