ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · private nonprofit
Yes — Washington University in St. Louis hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Washington University in St. Louis hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Washington University in St. Louis students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 4.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Saint Louis University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Washington University in St. Louis in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.7 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men71%
- White76%
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 | 12% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,500–1,570 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $65,790 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,790 |
| 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 University in St. Louis. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Washington University in St. Louis has 7,857 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 University in St. Louis takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Business | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Continuing and Professional Studies | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Engineering | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Law School | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Architecture | Unlimited |
And 3 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis: FAQ
Does Washington University in St. Louis have ROTC?
Yes — Washington University in St. Louis hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Washington University in St. Louis students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Washington University in St. Louis Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Louis University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Washington University in St. Louis on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Washington University in St. Louis. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Washington University in St. Louis and train with the unit at Saint Louis University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Washington University in St. Louis?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Washington University in St. Louis. 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
washu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.washu.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.washu.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: St. Louis, MO 63130
IPEDS UNITID: 179867
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