ROTC at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Yes — Central Washington University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Central Washington University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedCross-town & partner options
Central Washington University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Central Washington University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 26 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 71 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White79%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White69%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian9%
- Other or unknown8%
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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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| Out-of-state tuition | — |
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| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Central Washington University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Central Washington University has undergraduate students. 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Central Washington University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Central Washington University: FAQ
Does Central Washington University have ROTC?
Yes — Central Washington University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Central Washington University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Central Washington University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Central Washington University Air Force ROTC Det 895).
Is ROTC at Central Washington University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Central Washington University.
School links and location
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