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NROTC Carnegie Mellon University
Since 1941, NROTC Carnegie Mellon University has run NROTC at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.
About this program
NROTC Carnegie Mellon University is the NROTC unit hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1941.
The unit pulls midshipmen from University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, and Point Park University alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. Carnegie Mellon University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Carnegie Mellon University by commuting to Carnegie Mellon University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.
Contact & location
Phone: 412-268-5109
Site: https://www.cmu.edu/nrotc
Located at: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Carnegie Mellon University located?
NROTC Carnegie Mellon University is hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Carnegie Mellon University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Carnegie Mellon University?
In addition to Carnegie Mellon University, students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Point Park University, and Chatham University can contract through NROTC Carnegie Mellon University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Carnegie Mellon University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Carnegie Mellon University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Carnegie Mellon University?
Yes — NROTC Carnegie Mellon University accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Chatham University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Carnegie Mellon University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Carnegie Mellon University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Carnegie Mellon University founded?
NROTC Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1941.
How do I contact NROTC Carnegie Mellon University?
Phone: 412-268-5109. Official site: https://www.cmu.edu/nrotc.
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