ROTC at Alfred University
Alfred, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Alfred University students join Army ROTC at St. Bonaventure University.

Cross-town & partner options
Alfred University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Saint Bonaventure University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Alfred University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.3 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.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,095–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $41,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,500 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Alfred University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Alfred University has 1,423 undergraduates. 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: Alfred University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Alfred University: FAQ
Does Alfred University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Alfred University students join Army ROTC at St. Bonaventure University.
Which ROTC branches can Alfred University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at St. Bonaventure University, 38 mi).
Is ROTC at Alfred University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Alfred University and train with the unit at St. Bonaventure University.
School links and location
These links belong to Alfred University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
alfred.edu
- Admissions
alfred.edu
- Apply
alfred.edu
- Financial aid
alfred.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Alfred, NY 14802-1205
IPEDS UNITID: 188641
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