ROTC at Duke University
Durham, NC · private nonprofit
Yes — Duke University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Duke University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Duke University draws midshipmen from Duke University and surrounding North Carolina campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Duke University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Duke University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 24 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- White75%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White60%
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 | 6% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,500–1,570 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 34–35 |
| 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 | $68,758 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,758 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 97% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Duke University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Duke University has 6,442 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: Duke University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Duke Divinity School | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | Fuqua School of Business | Up to $18,000 |
| Graduate | Nicholas School of the Environment | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | Pratt School of Engineering | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | Sanford School of Public Policy | Up to $16,000 |
| Graduate | School of Law | Up to $10,000 |
And 5 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Duke University: FAQ
Does Duke University have ROTC?
Yes — Duke University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Duke University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Duke University Army ROTC), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Duke University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Duke University Air Force ROTC Det 585).
Is ROTC at Duke University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Duke University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Duke University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Duke 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
duke.edu
- Admissions
admissions.duke.edu
- Apply
admissions.duke.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.duke.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: Durham, NC 27708
IPEDS UNITID: 198419
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