ROTC at Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · public
Yes, through cross-town: Winthrop University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-town & partner options
Winthrop University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 30.4 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 30.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Winthrop University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Black59%
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–27 |
| 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 | $14,678 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,676 |
| Average net price | $15,343 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Winthrop University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Winthrop University has 3,523 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: Winthrop University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Winthrop University: FAQ
Does Winthrop University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Winthrop University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Which ROTC branches can Winthrop University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 30 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 30 mi).
Is ROTC at Winthrop University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Winthrop University and train with the unit at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
School links and location
These links belong to Winthrop 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
winthrop.edu
- Admissions
winthrop.edu
- Apply
winthrop.edu
- Financial aid
winthrop.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: Rock Hill, SC 29733
IPEDS UNITID: 218964
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