ROTC at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Fitchburg State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Fitchburg State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 21.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 21.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Fitchburg State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.7 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,230 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $11,346 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,426 |
| Average net price | $14,262 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Fitchburg State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Fitchburg State University has 2,752 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: Fitchburg State University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Fitchburg State University: FAQ
Does Fitchburg State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Fitchburg State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Fitchburg State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 22 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at Fitchburg State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Fitchburg State University and train with the unit at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
School links and location
These links belong to Fitchburg State 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
fitchburgstate.edu
- Admissions
fitchburgstate.edu
- Apply
fitchburgstate.edu
- Financial aid
fitchburgstate.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: Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
IPEDS UNITID: 165820
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