ROTC at Wagner College
Staten Island, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Wagner College students join Army ROTC at St. John's University.
Cross-town & partner options
Wagner College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 17.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Wagner College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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 | 88% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,190–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| 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 | $53,200 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,200 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wagner College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wagner College has 1,651 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: Wagner College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wagner College: FAQ
Does Wagner College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Wagner College students join Army ROTC at St. John's University.
Which ROTC branches can Wagner College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at St. John's University, 17 mi).
Is ROTC at Wagner College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Wagner College and train with the unit at St. John's University.
School links and location
These links belong to Wagner College. 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
wagner.edu
- Admissions
wagner.edu
- Apply
wagner.edu
- Financial aid
wagner.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Staten Island, NY 10301-4495
IPEDS UNITID: 197197
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