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NROTC Arizona State University
NROTC at Arizona State University trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Arizona.
About this program
Arizona State University's Navy ROTC unit, the Sea Devil Battalion, is one of the nation's newer and fastest-growing NROTC programs. Founded in 2010, it has quickly become one of the largest ROTC units in the country, with more than 130 students spread across five different programs and a staff dedicated to each midshipman's development. The unit prepares students to commission as U.S. Navy Ensigns and U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenants.
Midshipmen can earn full-tuition and full-ride scholarships and pursue specialized tracks, including a certified Nuclear Power School path and a Naval Preparatory Program. For those interested in Navy Nursing, the unit partners with ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and its College of Health Solutions.
Beyond military service, the leadership, management, and teamwork training built into NROTC prepares graduates for careers in fields such as health care administration, information technology management, logistics and supply chain, and strategic planning. Alumni consistently describe the program's tight-knit, competitive environment as strong preparation for leading Sailors and Marines in the fleet.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Arizona State University by commuting to Arizona State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Arizona State University.
Contact & location
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Arizona State University located?
NROTC Arizona State University is hosted at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Arizona State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Arizona State University?
In addition to Arizona State University, students enrolled at Grand Canyon University can contract through NROTC Arizona State University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Arizona State University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Arizona State University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Arizona State University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC Arizona State University?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
What makes ASU's Sea Devil Battalion distinctive?
Founded in 2010, it has become one of the fastest-growing and largest NROTC units in the country, with more than 130 students across five different programs.
Does ASU NROTC offer a Navy Nursing path?
Yes. The unit partners with ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the College of Health Solutions, and it also offers tracks such as a certified Nuclear Power School path.
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