ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
Prescott, AZ · private nonprofit
Yes — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Northern Arizona University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Arizona.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 60.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Northern Arizona University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 49 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 108 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women15%
- Men85%
- White75%
- Hispanic11%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White67%
- Hispanic14%
- Other or unknown9%
- Asian7%
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 | 77% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,370 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–29 |
| 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 | $44,149 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,149 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott has 3,218 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: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott takes part.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott: FAQ
Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott have ROTC?
Yes — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Northern Arizona University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Northern Arizona University, 60 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 028 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott).
Is ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott and train with the unit at Northern Arizona University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. 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
prescott.erau.edu
- Admissions
prescott.erau.edu
- Apply
prescott.erau.edu
- Financial aid
prescott.erau.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: Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
IPEDS UNITID: 104586
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