ROTC at Amherst College
Amherst, MA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Amherst College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Cross-town & partner options
Amherst College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Amherst College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 9% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,490–1,580 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $70,480 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,480 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 94% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Amherst College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Amherst College has 1,911 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: Amherst College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 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 Amherst College: FAQ
Does Amherst College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Amherst College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Which ROTC branches can Amherst College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Amherst College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Amherst College and train with the unit at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
School links and location
These links belong to Amherst College. 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
amherst.edu
- Admissions
amherst.edu
- Apply
amherst.edu
- Financial aid
amherst.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: Amherst, MA 01002-5000
IPEDS UNITID: 164465
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