ROTC at Washington and Lee University
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Yes, through cross-town: Washington and Lee University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Virginia Military Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Washington and Lee University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Virginia Military Institute.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 0.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Virginia Military Institute.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Washington and Lee University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.5 students start 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 | 14% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,430–1,540 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–34 |
| 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 | $68,045 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,045 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 94% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Washington and Lee University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Washington and Lee University has 1,881 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: Washington and Lee University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Wash. & Lee Univ. , School of Law | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Washington and Lee University: FAQ
Does Washington and Lee University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Washington and Lee University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Virginia Military Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Washington and Lee University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Military Institute, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Military Institute, 0 mi).
Is ROTC at Washington and Lee University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Washington and Lee University and train with the unit at Virginia Military Institute.
School links and location
These links belong to Washington and Lee University. 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
wlu.edu
- Admissions
wlu.edu
- Apply
wlu.edu
- Financial aid
wlu.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: Lexington, VA 24450-2116
IPEDS UNITID: 234207
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