NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA
Since 1926, NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology has run NROTC at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts.
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About this program
NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the NROTC unit hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1926.
The unit pulls midshipmen from Harvard University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, and Boston College alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. Massachusetts Institute of Technology brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | cross-town | 1.7 mi | — |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | cross-town | 3.6 mi | — |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | cross-town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | cross-town | 11.9 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Academic programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cadets at NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology pursue degrees across Massachusetts Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Massachusetts Institute of Technology's profile →
Training & summer
NROTC midshipmen complete a summer cruise each year — CORTRAMID for first-year mids, then enlisted/junior-officer cruises for upperclassmen. Marine option mids attend Mountain Warfare Training and OCS.
Contact & location
Site: https://nrotc.mit.edu
Address: Cambridge, MA 02139-4301
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology located?
- NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA 02139-4301.
- What's the corps size at NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an approximate corps size of 600 cadets.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- Yes — NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Harvard University, Tufts University, Boston College, Wellesley College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded?
- NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology was established in 1926.
- How do I contact NROTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- Official site: https://nrotc.mit.edu.
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