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NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
NROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Florida.
About this program
Headquartered on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus in Daytona Beach, NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Northern Arizona University, Yavapai College, and Prescott College contract through NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and travel to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Academically, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by commuting to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Contact & location
Located at: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University located?
NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
In addition to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, students enrolled at Northern Arizona University, Yavapai College, and Prescott College can contract through NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
Yes — NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Northern Arizona University, Yavapai College, Prescott College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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