ROTC at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · public
Yes — University of Wyoming hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Wyoming hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Wyoming commissions officers alongside Laramie County Community College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedCowboy Battalion (Wyoming) runs Army ROTC at University of Wyoming for cadets across Wyoming.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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University of Wyoming students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Wyoming in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 22 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 75 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White85%
- Hispanic7%
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 | 97% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $7,768 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,178 |
| Average net price | $13,599 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Wyoming. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Wyoming has 7,944 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 Wyoming takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
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 Wyoming: FAQ
Does University of Wyoming have ROTC?
Yes — University of Wyoming hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Wyoming students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 940 University of Wyoming).
Is ROTC at University of Wyoming on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Wyoming.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Wyoming?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 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 Wyoming. 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
uwyo.edu
- Admissions
uwyo.edu
- Apply
uwyo.edu
- Financial aid
uwyo.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: Laramie, WY 82071
IPEDS UNITID: 240727
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