ROTC at Western New England University
Springfield, MA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Western New England University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Cross-town & partner options
Western New England University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 18.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 18.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Western New England University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men84%
- White77%
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 | 83% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,300 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–28 |
| 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 | $47,820 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,820 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Western New England University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Western New England University has 2,603 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 New England University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Arts & Science | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Business | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Engineering | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Law | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Law, Business, Engineering | Unlimited |
And 4 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 Western New England University: FAQ
Does Western New England University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Western New England University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Which ROTC branches can Western New England University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Amherst, 19 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Amherst, 19 mi).
Is ROTC at Western New England University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Western New England University and train with the unit at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
School links and location
These links belong to Western New England 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
wne.edu
- Admissions
wne.edu
- Apply
wne.edu
- Financial aid
wne.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: Springfield, MA 01119-2684
IPEDS UNITID: 168254
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