ROTC at Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Whitworth University students join Army ROTC at Gonzaga University and Air Force ROTC at Washington State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Whitworth University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 71.7 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Gonzaga University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Whitworth University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.1 students start 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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–29 |
| 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 | $52,880 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,880 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Whitworth University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Whitworth University has 1,858 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: Whitworth University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Whitworth University: FAQ
Does Whitworth University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Whitworth University students join Army ROTC at Gonzaga University and Air Force ROTC at Washington State University.
Which ROTC branches can Whitworth University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Gonzaga University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Washington State University, 72 mi).
Is ROTC at Whitworth University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Whitworth University and train with the unit at Gonzaga University and Washington State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Whitworth 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
whitworth.edu
- Admissions
whitworth.edu
- Apply
whitworth.edu
- Financial aid
whitworth.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: Spokane, WA 99251
IPEDS UNITID: 237066
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