ROTC at Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC · public
Yes, through cross-town: Winston-Salem State University students join Army ROTC at Wake Forest University and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina A&T State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Winston-Salem State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 25.2 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Wake Forest University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Winston-Salem State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.7 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women60%
- Black88%
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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 830–1,020 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–20 |
| 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 | $6,126 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,782 |
| Average net price | $13,479 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Winston-Salem State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Winston-Salem State University has 4,170 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: Winston-Salem State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College | Up to $1,572 |
| Graduate | College | Up to $1,692 |
| Doctorate | College | Up to $2,147 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Winston-Salem State University: FAQ
Does Winston-Salem State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Winston-Salem State University students join Army ROTC at Wake Forest University and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina A&T State University.
Which ROTC branches can Winston-Salem State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Wake Forest University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at North Carolina A&T State University, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Winston-Salem State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Winston-Salem State University and train with the unit at Wake Forest University and North Carolina A&T State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Winston-Salem State 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
wssu.edu
- Admissions
wssu.edu
- Apply
www1.cfnc.org
- Financial aid
wssu.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: Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 199999
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