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ROTC at Washington State University

Pullman, WA · public

Yes — Washington State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Idaho through cross-town agreements.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at University of Idaho
Washington State University campus
Photo by Daderot (CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Washington State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified

AFROTC at Washington State University commissions officers alongside University of Idaho cross-town students.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Cougar is the Army ROTC battalion at Washington State University in Washington.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

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Cross-town & partner options

Washington State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 6.8 mi
→ University of Idaho (NROTC University of Idaho)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Idaho.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Washington State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 35 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 95 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White77%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women27%
  • Men74%
  • White71%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Other or unknown7%

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 rate87%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$13,391
Out-of-state tuition$29,950
Average net price$14,971
6-year graduation rate61%

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

Academic programs

Washington State University has 21,099 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 State University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $650
GraduateAll programsUp to $650
DoctorateAll programsUp to $650
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 Washington State University: FAQ

Does Washington State University have ROTC?

Yes — Washington State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Idaho through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Washington State University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Cougar Battalion (WSU)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Idaho, 7 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 905 Washington State University).

Is ROTC at Washington State University on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Washington State University. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Washington State University and train with the unit at University of Idaho.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Washington State University?

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 Washington State 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.

Location: Pullman, WA 99164-5910

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IPEDS UNITID: 236939

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