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ROTC at Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · private nonprofit

Yes, through cross-town: Duquesne University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh and Navy ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at University of PittsburghNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at Carnegie Mellon UniversityAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of Pittsburgh
Duquesne University campus
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Cross-town & partner options

Duquesne University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.7 mi
→ Carnegie Mellon University (NROTC Carnegie Mellon University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.2 mi
→ University of Pittsburgh (Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 2.2 mi
→ University of Pittsburgh (Three Rivers Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Pittsburgh.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Duquesne University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 8.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 15 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men72%
  • White88%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men71%
  • White86%

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 rate84%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,180–1,340
ACT range (25th–75th)26–32
Test policyTest-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$48,986
Out-of-state tuition$48,986
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate77%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Duquesne University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Duquesne University has 5,350 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: Duquesne University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
DoctorateSchool of EducationUnlimited
DoctorateSchool of Health SciencesUnlimited
DoctorateSchool of LawUnlimited
DoctorateSchool of Liberal ArtsUnlimited
DoctorateSchool of NursingUnlimited
DoctorateSchool of PharmacyUnlimited

And 1 more program on the VA page.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Duquesne University: FAQ

Does Duquesne University have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Duquesne University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Pittsburgh and Navy ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University.

Which ROTC branches can Duquesne University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Carnegie Mellon University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Pittsburgh, 2 mi).

Is ROTC at Duquesne University on campus or cross-town?

Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Duquesne University and train with the unit at University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.

School links and location

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15282

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IPEDS UNITID: 212106

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