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ROTC at California State University, Northridge

Northridge, CA · public

Yes, through cross-town: California State University, Northridge students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at University of California, Los AngelesAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge

Cross-town & partner options

California State University, Northridge students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 12.7 mi
→ University of California, Los Angeles (Bruin Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of California, Los Angeles.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.7 mi
→ University of California, Los Angeles (Detachment 055 University of California-Los Angeles)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of California-Los Angeles.

ROTC outcomes

Students at California State University, Northridge in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 8.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 19 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men87%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men76%
  • Hispanic33%
  • Asian28%

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 rate93%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$7,458
Out-of-state tuition$20,058
Average net price$7,021
6-year graduation rate57%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from California State University, Northridge. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

California State University, Northridge has 32,691 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for California State University, Northridge.

Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at California State University, Northridge: FAQ

Does California State University, Northridge have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: California State University, Northridge students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles.

Which ROTC branches can California State University, Northridge students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of California, Los Angeles, 13 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of California, Los Angeles, 13 mi).

Is ROTC at California State University, Northridge on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at California State University, Northridge and train with the unit at University of California, Los Angeles.

School links and location

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Location: Northridge, CA 91330

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IPEDS UNITID: 110608

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