ROTC at American University
Washington, DC · private nonprofit
ROTC programs hosted on campus
American University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedEagle Battalion (American) trains cadets at American University for service in the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedAFROTC in District of Columbia runs out of American University as the Detachment 365B American University.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
American University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at George Washington University.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.3 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,280–1,460 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–32 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $58,771 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,771 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
ROTC scholarships at American University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
American University enrolls 7,266 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
american.edu
- Admissions
american.edu
- Apply
american.edu
- Financial aid
american.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Washington, DC 20016-8001
IPEDS UNITID: 131159
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.