ROTC at City College of New York
New York, NY · public
Yes — City College of New York hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
City College of New York hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
City College of New York students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
ROTC outcomes
Students at City College of New York in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- Hispanic40%
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 | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,430 |
| 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 | $7,340 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,290 |
| Average net price | $3,776 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from City College of New York. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
City College of New York has 12,505 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: City College of New York takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Liberal Arts/Science/Engineering | Up to $100 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at City College of New York: FAQ
Does City College of New York have ROTC?
Yes — City College of New York hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can City College of New York students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, City College of New York Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Manhattan University, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at City College of New York on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at City College of New York. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at City College of New York and train with the unit at Manhattan University.
School links and location
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