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ROTC at Catholic University of America

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Yes, through cross-town: Catholic University of America students join Army ROTC at Georgetown University, Navy ROTC at George Washington University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at Georgetown UniversityNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at George Washington UniversityAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Howard University
Catholic University of America

Cross-town & partner options

Catholic University of America students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 4.4 mi
→ Georgetown University (Hoya Battalion)
Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.4 mi
→ Howard University (Detachment 130 Howard University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.6 mi
→ George Washington University (NROTC George Washington University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Catholic University of America in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 6.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 13 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • White86%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White78%

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 rate83%
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$58,378
Out-of-state tuition$58,378
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate79%

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

Academic programs

Catholic University of America has 3,154 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: Catholic University of America takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
UndergraduateColumbus School of LawUnlimited
UndergraduateColumbus School of LawUnlimited
UndergraduateColumbus School of LawUnlimited
UndergraduateColumbus School of LawUnlimited

And 2 more programs on the VA page.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent 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 Catholic University of America: FAQ

Does Catholic University of America have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Catholic University of America students join Army ROTC at Georgetown University, Navy ROTC at George Washington University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.

Which ROTC branches can Catholic University of America students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Georgetown University, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at George Washington University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 1 mi).

Is ROTC at Catholic University of America on campus or cross-town?

Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Catholic University of America and train with the unit at Georgetown University, George Washington University and Howard University.

School links and location

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Location: Washington, DC 20064

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IPEDS UNITID: 131283

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