ROTC at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · public
Yes, through cross-town: Delaware State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Delaware.
Cross-town & partner options
Delaware State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 35.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Delaware.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 35.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Delaware.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Delaware State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 10 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men58%
- Black64%
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 | 47% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 800–1,020 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–24 |
| 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 | $10,670 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,634 |
| Average net price | $13,910 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 39% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Delaware State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Delaware State University has 4,398 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: Delaware State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,500 |
| Undergraduate | Flight School | Up to $3,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Delaware State University: FAQ
Does Delaware State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Delaware State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Delaware.
Which ROTC branches can Delaware State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Delaware, 36 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Delaware, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Delaware State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Delaware State University and train with the unit at University of Delaware.
School links and location
These links belong to Delaware 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
desu.edu
- Admissions
desu.edu
- Apply
desu.edu
- Financial aid
desu.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: Dover, DE 19901
IPEDS UNITID: 130934
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