ROTC at Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Wesleyan University students join Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Cross-town & partner options
Wesleyan University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 21.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Wesleyan University 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 | 16% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,415–1,540 |
| 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 | $70,342 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,342 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 93% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wesleyan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wesleyan University has 3,067 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: Wesleyan University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Wesleyan University: FAQ
Does Wesleyan University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Wesleyan University students join Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Which ROTC branches can Wesleyan University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Yale University, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at Wesleyan University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Wesleyan University and train with the unit at Yale University.
School links and location
These links belong to Wesleyan 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
wesleyan.edu
- Admissions
wesleyan.edu
- Apply
wesleyan.edu
- Financial aid
wesleyan.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Middletown, CT 06459
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