ROTC at Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO · public
Yes — Colorado State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Colorado State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedRams is the AFROTC detachment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Colorado.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerified~24 cadets
Army ROTC at Colorado State University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Colorado.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Colorado State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Colorado State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 38 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 115 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women19%
- Men81%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White77%
- Hispanic9%
- Other or unknown7%
- Asian4%
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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered 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 | $13,373 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,783 |
| Average net price | $21,279 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Colorado State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Colorado State University has 25,538 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: Colorado State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Colorado State University: FAQ
Does Colorado State University have ROTC?
Yes — Colorado State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Colorado State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Ram Battalion (CSU)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 090 Colorado State University-Fort Collins).
Is ROTC at Colorado State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Colorado State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Colorado State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Colorado State 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
colostate.edu
- Admissions
admissions.colostate.edu
- Apply
admissions.colostate.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.colostate.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: Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
IPEDS UNITID: 126818
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