ROTC at Boston University
Boston, MA · private nonprofit
Yes — Boston University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Boston University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedPatriot Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Boston University and 7 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedThe NROTC Boston University commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at Boston University.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Boston University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Boston University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 26 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 40 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White76%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White66%
- Asian15%
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 | 11% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,420–1,530 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 32–34 |
| 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 | $68,102 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,102 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 89% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Boston University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Boston University has 18,248 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: Boston University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All-University | Up to $3,500 |
| Undergraduate | Metropolitan College | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All-University | Up to $3,500 |
| Graduate | Metropolitan College | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All-University | Up to $3,500 |
| Doctorate | Metropolitan College | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Boston University: FAQ
Does Boston University have ROTC?
Yes — Boston University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Boston University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Patriot Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Boston University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Boston University Air Force ROTC Det 355).
Is ROTC at Boston University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Boston University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Boston University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Boston 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
bu.edu
- Admissions
bu.edu
- Apply
bu.edu
- Financial aid
bu.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: Boston, MA 02215
IPEDS UNITID: 164988
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