ROTC at Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Wayland Baptist University students join Army ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Air Force ROTC at Texas Tech University.
Cross-town & partner options
Wayland Baptist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 366.6 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 42.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Texas Tech University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Wayland Baptist University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.8 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 | 56% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $23,782 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,782 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 19% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wayland Baptist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wayland Baptist University has 2,041 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: Wayland Baptist University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wayland Baptist University: FAQ
Does Wayland Baptist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Wayland Baptist University students join Army ROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Air Force ROTC at Texas Tech University.
Which ROTC branches can Wayland Baptist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 367 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Texas Tech University, 43 mi).
Is ROTC at Wayland Baptist University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Wayland Baptist University and train with the unit at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas Tech University.
School links and location
These links belong to Wayland Baptist 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
wbu.edu
- Admissions
wbu.edu
- Apply
apply.wbu.edu
- Financial aid
wbu.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: Plainview, TX 79072
IPEDS UNITID: 229780
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