ROTC at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · public
Yes — Western Kentucky University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Western Kentucky University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Western Kentucky University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Western Kentucky University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Western Kentucky University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 21 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 31 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men82%
- White79%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men78%
- White80%
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 | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 840–1,050 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–21 |
| 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 | $11,652 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Average net price | $10,990 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 56% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Western Kentucky University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Western Kentucky University has 12,155 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 Kentucky University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Kentucky University: FAQ
Does Western Kentucky University have ROTC?
Yes — Western Kentucky University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Western Kentucky University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Hilltopper Battalion).
Is ROTC at Western Kentucky University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Western Kentucky University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Western Kentucky University?
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 Western Kentucky 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
wku.edu
- Admissions
wku.edu
- Financial aid
wku.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: Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
IPEDS UNITID: 157951
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