ROTC at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Fordham University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at SUNY Maritime College and Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Fordham University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Fordham University commissions officers alongside Manhattan College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 22 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Fordham University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 5.8 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at SUNY Maritime College.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Fordham University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 24 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White76%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White66%
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 | 59% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,320–1,480 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–33 |
| 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 | $64,915 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,915 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 82% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Fordham University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Fordham University has 10,512 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: Fordham University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Fordham University: FAQ
Does Fordham University have ROTC?
Yes — Fordham University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at SUNY Maritime College and Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Fordham University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Liberty Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at SUNY Maritime College, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Manhattan University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Fordham University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Fordham University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Fordham University and train with the unit at SUNY Maritime College and Manhattan University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Fordham 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 Fordham 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
fordham.edu
- Admissions
fordham.edu
- Apply
fordham.edu
- Financial aid
fordham.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: Bronx, NY 10458
IPEDS UNITID: 191241
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