ROTC at Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Yes, through cross-town: Williams College students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Williams College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Williams College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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)
| 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 Williams College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Williams 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: Williams College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Williams College: FAQ
Does Williams College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Williams College students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Williams College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at Williams College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Williams College and train with the unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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