ROTC at Willamette University
Salem, OR · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Willamette University students join Army ROTC at Oregon State University (extension).
Cross-town & partner options
Willamette University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Oregon State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Willamette University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 77% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,240–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–33 |
| 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 | $51,156 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,156 |
| 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 Willamette University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Willamette University has 1,592 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: Willamette University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE OF ART & SCIENCE | Up to $11,000 |
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE OF ART & SCIENCE | Up to $11,000 |
| Undergraduate | Pacific Northwest College of Art | Up to $11,000 |
| Undergraduate | Willamette College | Up to $11,000 |
| Graduate | Atkinson Graduate School of Management | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | College of Law | Up to $10,000 |
And 10 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 Willamette University: FAQ
Does Willamette University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Willamette University students join Army ROTC at Oregon State University (extension).
Which ROTC branches can Willamette University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Oregon State University (extension), 28 mi).
Is ROTC at Willamette University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Willamette University and train with the unit at Oregon State University (extension).
School links and location
These links belong to Willamette 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
willamette.edu
- Admissions
willamette.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
willamette.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: Salem, OR 97301
IPEDS UNITID: 210401
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