ROTC at Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX
Yes, through cross-town: Texas A&M University - Central Texas students join Army ROTC at Tarleton State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Texas A&M University - Central Texas students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 84.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 18 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White38%
- Black30%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White37%
- Black30%
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)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Texas A&M University - Central Texas. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Texas A&M University - Central Texas 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: Texas A&M University - Central Texas takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,600 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,600 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $6,600 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Texas A&M University - Central Texas: FAQ
Does Texas A&M University - Central Texas have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Texas A&M University - Central Texas students join Army ROTC at Tarleton State University.
Which ROTC branches can Texas A&M University - Central Texas students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Tarleton State University, 85 mi).
Is ROTC at Texas A&M University - Central Texas on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Texas A&M University - Central Texas and train with the unit at Tarleton State University.
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