University Corps of Cadets Programs
Corps of Cadets programs at major universities that offer military training and leadership development alongside a civilian degree program.
3 institutions listed
University Corps Programs by State
Browse University Corps Programs (3 programs)
Louisiana State University (Corps of Cadets)
Baton Rouge, LA
LSU's Corps of Cadets in Baton Rouge dates to 1860. Students pursue Army, Navy/Marine, or Air Force ROTC or a civilian leadership track at public university rates.
Tarleton State University (Corps of Cadets)
Stephenville, TX
Tarleton State's Texan Corps of Cadets, reactivated in 2016, offers Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps commissioning. In-state cost with housing $22,475 (2026-27).
Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (Mary Baldwin University)
Staunton, VA
The Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, is the nation’s only all-female corps of cadets, founded in 1995.
Recommended Guides
Military Schools for Girls: Every Option in the U.S. (2026)
Military schools for girls: the nation's only all-female cadet corps, Culver Girls Academy, coed boarding from ~$32,500/year, and free public options by state.
Military Schools for Boys: All 12 All-Boys Academies (2026)
All 12 all-boys military schools in the U.S. — eight boarding academies ($32K-$67K/year), three day schools, and one elementary option, compared by state and cost.
Cadet Life: Daily Schedule, Dorms & Roommates
What cadets actually do all day at military boarding school — the 6 AM to 10 PM schedule, room inspections, TAC officers, phone rules, and roommate life.