ROTC at George Washington University
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Yes — George Washington University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Georgetown University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
George Washington University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1942, NROTC George Washington University has run NROTC at George Washington University in District of Columbia.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
George Washington University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at George Washington University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 29 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 44 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women26%
- Men75%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White72%
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 | 47% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,350–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 31–34 |
| 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 | $67,710 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,710 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from George Washington University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
George Washington University has 11,182 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: George Washington University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $26,500 |
| Graduate | College of Professional Studies | Up to $17,750 |
| Graduate | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | Up to $17,750 |
| Graduate | Corcoran School of the Arts & Design | Up to $17,750 |
| Graduate | Elliott School of International Affairs | Up to $17,750 |
| Graduate | Graduate School of Education & Human Development | Up to $17,750 |
And 9 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at George Washington University: FAQ
Does George Washington University have ROTC?
Yes — George Washington University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Georgetown University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can George Washington University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Georgetown University, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC George Washington University) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at George Washington University on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at George Washington University. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at George Washington University and train with the unit at Georgetown University and Howard University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at George Washington University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to George Washington 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
gwu.edu
- Admissions
gwu.edu
- Apply
undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.gwu.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: Washington, DC 20052
IPEDS UNITID: 131469
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