ROTC at University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Yes, through cross-town: University of Washington Tacoma students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Washington Tacoma students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Washington Tacoma in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.6 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 University of Washington Tacoma. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Washington Tacoma 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 University of Washington Tacoma.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Washington Tacoma: FAQ
Does University of Washington Tacoma have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Washington Tacoma students join Army ROTC at Pacific Lutheran University.
Which ROTC branches can University of Washington Tacoma students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Pacific Lutheran University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Washington Tacoma on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Washington Tacoma and train with the unit at Pacific Lutheran University.
School links and location
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