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NROTC Duke University
NROTC Duke University draws midshipmen from Duke University and surrounding North Carolina campuses.
About this program
For midshipmen at Duke University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Duke University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Duke University, the unit serves midshipmen from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, Duke University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 Duke University by commuting to Duke University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Duke University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Duke University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Duke University.
Contact & location
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Duke University located?
NROTC Duke University is hosted at Duke University in North Carolina. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Duke University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Duke University?
In addition to Duke University, students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University can contract through NROTC Duke 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 Duke 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 Duke 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 Duke 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.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Duke University?
Yes — NROTC Duke University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Duke University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Duke University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Duke University founded?
NROTC Duke University was established in 1941.
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