ROTC at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Clarkson University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Clarkson University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Clarkson University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in New York.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Clarkson University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Clarkson University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 18 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 32 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men86%
- White94%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White87%
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 | 77% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,200–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–32 |
| 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 | $59,398 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,398 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Clarkson University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Clarkson University has 2,196 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: Clarkson University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Clarkson University: FAQ
Does Clarkson University have ROTC?
Yes — Clarkson University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Clarkson University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mohawk Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Clarkson University Air Force ROTC Det 536).
Is ROTC at Clarkson University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Clarkson University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Clarkson University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Clarkson 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
clarkson.edu
- Admissions
clarkson.edu
- Apply
clarkson.edu
- Financial aid
clarkson.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: Potsdam, NY 13699
IPEDS UNITID: 190044
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