ROTC at Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ · public
Yes — Arizona State University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Arizona State University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified~130 cadets
NROTC at Arizona State University trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Arizona.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1951, Detachment 025 Arizona State University-Tempe has run AFROTC at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 11 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedSun Devil Battalion trains cadets at Arizona State 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 3 cross-town schools.
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Arizona State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Arizona State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 63 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 162 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White67%
- Hispanic16%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White61%
- Hispanic19%
- Other or unknown8%
- Asian7%
- Black5%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $12,223 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,139 |
| Average net price | $14,967 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Arizona State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Arizona State University has 64,674 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: Arizona State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| All | 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 Arizona State University: FAQ
Does Arizona State University have ROTC?
Yes — Arizona State University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Arizona State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Sun Devil Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Arizona State University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 025 Arizona State University-Tempe).
Is ROTC at Arizona State University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Arizona State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Arizona State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Arizona State 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
asu.edu
- Admissions
admission.asu.edu
- Apply
webapp4.asu.edu
- Financial aid
students.asu.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: Tempe, AZ 85287
IPEDS UNITID: 104151
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