ROTC at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Western Colorado University. The nearest host schools are University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Army, 115 mi) and University of Colorado Boulder (Army, Navy and Air Force, 134 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Western Colorado University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Western Colorado University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- University of Colorado Boulder133.9 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,163–1,353 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–26 |
| 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 | $11,318 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,434 |
| Average net price | $16,425 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Western Colorado University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Western Colorado University has 1,586 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: Western Colorado 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 Western Colorado University: FAQ
Does Western Colorado University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Western Colorado University. The nearest host schools are University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Army, 115 mi) and University of Colorado Boulder (Army, Navy and Air Force, 134 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Western Colorado University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Army, 115 mi) and University of Colorado Boulder (Army, Navy and Air Force, 134 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Western Colorado University.
School links and location
These links belong to Western Colorado 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
western.edu
- Admissions
western.edu
- Apply
western.edu
- Financial aid
western.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: Gunnison, CO 81231
IPEDS UNITID: 128391
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