NROTC Rice University
Hosted at Rice University · , TX
NROTC Rice University is the NROTC unit at Rice University in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Rice University campus in Texas, NROTC Rice University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1942, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and University of St. Thomas contract through NROTC Rice University and travel to Rice University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Rice University. Academically, Rice University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas Southern University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of St. Thomas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC Rice University.
Academic programs at Rice University
Cadets at NROTC Rice University pursue degrees across Rice University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Rice University'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
Address: , TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Rice University located?
- NROTC Rice University is hosted at Rice University in , TX.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Rice University?
- Yes — NROTC Rice University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Houston, Texas Southern University, University of St. Thomas. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Rice University as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Rice University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Rice University founded?
- NROTC Rice University was established in 1942.
- How do I contact NROTC Rice University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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