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ROTC at The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

Yes, through cross-town: The University of Virginia's College at Wise students join Army ROTC at East Tennessee State University.

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Cross-town & partner options

The University of Virginia's College at Wise students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

ROTC outcomes

Students at The University of Virginia's College at Wise in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 3.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 7.5 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men68%
  • White79%

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 The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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 The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

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Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at The University of Virginia's College at Wise: FAQ

Does The University of Virginia's College at Wise have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: The University of Virginia's College at Wise students join Army ROTC at East Tennessee State University.

Which ROTC branches can The University of Virginia's College at Wise students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at East Tennessee State University, 47 mi).

Is ROTC at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at The University of Virginia's College at Wise and train with the unit at East Tennessee State University.

School links and location

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Location: Wise, VA 24293

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IPEDS UNITID: 233897

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