ROTC at Pierce College
Lakewood, WA
Yes, through cross-town: Pierce College students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University and Air Force ROTC at University of Washington.
Cross-town & partner options
Pierce College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 35.6 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Pierce College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.2 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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Pierce College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Pierce College 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: Pierce College takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Pierce College: FAQ
Does Pierce College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Pierce College students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University and Air Force ROTC at University of Washington.
Which ROTC branches can Pierce College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Pacific Lutheran University, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Washington, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Pierce College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Pierce College and train with the unit at Pacific Lutheran University and University of Washington.
School links and location
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