ROTC at California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: California Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College and Air Force ROTC at University of Southern California.
Cross-town & partner options
California Institute of Technology students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Southern California.
ROTC outcomes
Students at California Institute of Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- 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 | 3% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $65,898 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,898 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 94% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from California Institute of Technology. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
California Institute of Technology has 987 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: California Institute of Technology takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Up to $3,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at California Institute of Technology: FAQ
Does California Institute of Technology have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: California Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College and Air Force ROTC at University of Southern California.
Which ROTC branches can California Institute of Technology students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Claremont Mckenna College, 24 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Southern California, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at California Institute of Technology on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at California Institute of Technology and train with the unit at Claremont Mckenna College and University of Southern California.
School links and location
These links belong to California Institute of Technology. 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
caltech.edu
- Admissions
admissions.caltech.edu
- Apply
admissions.caltech.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.caltech.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: Pasadena, CA 91125
IPEDS UNITID: 110404
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