ROTC at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · public
Yes — East Carolina University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
East Carolina University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at East Carolina University commissions officers alongside Barton College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
East Carolina University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at East Carolina University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 29 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 96 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White59%
- Black19%
- Other or unknown9%
- Hispanic8%
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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–26 |
| 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 | $7,361 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,638 |
| Average net price | $15,739 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from East Carolina University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
East Carolina University has 19,896 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: East Carolina University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at East Carolina University: FAQ
Does East Carolina University have ROTC?
Yes — East Carolina University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can East Carolina University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Pirate Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, East Carolina University Air Force ROTC Det 600).
Is ROTC at East Carolina University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at East Carolina University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at East Carolina University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to East Carolina 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
ecu.edu
- Admissions
admissions.ecu.edu
- Apply
admissions.ecu.edu
- Financial aid
admissions.ecu.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: Greenville, NC 27858-4353
IPEDS UNITID: 198464
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