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ROTC at Georgetown University

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Yes — Georgetown University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at George Washington University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University through cross-town agreements.

Georgetown University campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

Georgetown University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Hoya Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Georgetown University and 3 partner schools across District of Columbia.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Georgetown University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.1 mi
→ Howard University (Detachment 130 Howard University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.5 mi
→ George Washington University (NROTC George Washington University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Georgetown University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 19 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men71%
  • White70%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women31%
  • Men70%
  • White65%

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 rate13%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,390–1,550
ACT range (25th–75th)31–35
Test policyTests required

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$68,017
Out-of-state tuition$68,017
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate95%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Georgetown University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Georgetown University has 7,569 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: Georgetown University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateBerkley School of NursingUp to $24,162
UndergraduateCollege of Arts & SciencesUp to $24,162
UndergraduateMcCourt School of Public PolicyUp to $24,162
UndergraduateMcDonough School of BusinessUp to $24,162
UndergraduateSchool of HealthUp to $24,162
UndergraduateWalsh School of Foreign ServiceUp to $24,162

And 12 more programs on the VA page.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Georgetown University: FAQ

Does Georgetown University have ROTC?

Yes — Georgetown University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at George Washington University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Georgetown University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Hoya Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at George Washington University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 3 mi).

Is ROTC at Georgetown University on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Georgetown University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Georgetown University and train with the unit at George Washington University and Howard University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Georgetown 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

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Location: Washington, DC 20057-0001

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IPEDS UNITID: 131496

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