ROTC at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · public
Yes — West Virginia University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
West Virginia University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at West Virginia University commissions officers alongside Fairmont State University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Mountaineers has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from West Virginia University since 1947.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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West Virginia University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at West Virginia University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 32 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 131 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men79%
- White80%
- Other or unknown7%
- Black6%
- Hispanic5%
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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| 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 | $10,104 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,608 |
| Average net price | $15,634 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from West Virginia University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
West Virginia University has 17,385 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: West Virginia University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Law | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | College of Law | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Dentistry | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Dentistry | Unlimited |
And 40 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 West Virginia University: FAQ
Does West Virginia University have ROTC?
Yes — West Virginia University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can West Virginia University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mountaineer Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 915 West Virginia University).
Is ROTC at West Virginia University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at West Virginia University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at West Virginia University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to West Virginia 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
wvu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.wvu.edu
- Apply
admissions.wvu.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.wvu.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: Morgantown, WV 26506
IPEDS UNITID: 238032
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