ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Carnegie Mellon University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Carnegie Mellon University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1941, NROTC Carnegie Mellon University has run NROTC at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Carnegie Mellon University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 0.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Pittsburgh.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Carnegie Mellon University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.6 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men71%
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 | 12% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,500–1,570 |
| 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 | $66,246 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,246 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 94% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Carnegie Mellon University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Carnegie Mellon University has 7,304 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: Carnegie Mellon University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $16,220 |
| Graduate | Heinz College | Up to $14,116 |
| Graduate | Tepper School of Business | Up to $26,639 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University: FAQ
Does Carnegie Mellon University have ROTC?
Yes — Carnegie Mellon University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Carnegie Mellon University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 1 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Carnegie Mellon University) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Carnegie Mellon University. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Carnegie Mellon University and train with the unit at University of Pittsburgh.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Carnegie Mellon University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Carnegie Mellon 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
cmu.edu
- Admissions
admission.enrollment.cmu.edu
- Apply
admission.enrollment.cmu.edu
- Financial aid
admission.enrollment.cmu.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: Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
IPEDS UNITID: 211440
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