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NROTC Cornell University
NROTC Cornell University trains midshipmen at Cornell University for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
Headquartered on the Cornell University campus in New York, NROTC Cornell University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1941, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Ithaca College contract through NROTC Cornell University and travel to Cornell University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Cornell University. Academically, Cornell University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Cornell University by commuting to Cornell University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Cornell University.
Contact & location
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Cornell University located?
NROTC Cornell University is hosted at Cornell University in New York. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Cornell University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Cornell University?
In addition to Cornell University, students enrolled at Ithaca College can contract through NROTC Cornell University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Cornell University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Cornell University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Cornell University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Do I need to be a top athlete or scholar to join Cornell NROTC?
No. The unit says you do not need to be a star athlete or the brightest scholar; it looks for well-rounded, patriotic individuals who value service before self.
What is the mission of Cornell NROTC?
To train and prepare midshipmen for careers as leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, commissioning college graduates who are motivated toward naval service and have strong potential for future development in mind and character.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Cornell University?
Yes — NROTC Cornell University accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Ithaca College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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