ROTC at Brown University
Providence, RI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Brown University students join Army ROTC at Providence College, Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Brown University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 35.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 37.3 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Providence College.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Brown University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.4 students start 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 | 5% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,510–1,580 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 34–35 |
| 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 | $71,412 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $71,412 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 96% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Brown University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Brown University has 7,226 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: Brown University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | Medical School | Up to $10,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Brown University: FAQ
Does Brown University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Brown University students join Army ROTC at Providence College, Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Brown University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Providence College, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at College of the Holy Cross, 35 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 37 mi).
Is ROTC at Brown University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Brown University and train with the unit at Providence College, College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
School links and location
These links belong to Brown 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
brown.edu
- Admissions
brown.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
finaid.brown.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: Providence, RI 02912
IPEDS UNITID: 217156
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