ROTC at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · private nonprofit
Yes — College of the Holy Cross hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
College of the Holy Cross hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1942, NROTC College of the Holy Cross has run NROTC at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
College of the Holy Cross students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
ROTC outcomes
Students at College of the Holy Cross in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 14 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men82%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men83%
- White82%
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 | 18% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,240–1,410 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–32 |
| 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 | $64,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,500 |
| Average net price | $38,782 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 87% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from College of the Holy Cross. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
College of the Holy Cross has 3,106 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: College of the Holy Cross takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of the Holy Cross | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at College of the Holy Cross: FAQ
Does College of the Holy Cross have ROTC?
Yes — College of the Holy Cross hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can College of the Holy Cross students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 3 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC College of the Holy Cross) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at College of the Holy Cross on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at College of the Holy Cross. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at College of the Holy Cross and train with the unit at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at College of the Holy Cross?
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 College of the Holy Cross. 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
holycross.edu
- Admissions
holycross.edu
- Apply
holycross.edu
- Financial aid
holycross.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Worcester, MA 01610
IPEDS UNITID: 166124
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