ROTC at Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Goucher College students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Maryland and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Cross-town & partner options
Goucher College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 34.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Goucher College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts 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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,325 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–30 |
| 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 | $53,350 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,350 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Goucher College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Goucher College has 964 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: Goucher College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 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 Goucher College: FAQ
Does Goucher College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Goucher College students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Maryland and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Which ROTC branches can Goucher College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Loyola University Maryland, 5 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 35 mi).
Is ROTC at Goucher College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Goucher College and train with the unit at Loyola University Maryland and University of Maryland College Park.
School links and location
These links belong to Goucher College. 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
goucher.edu
- Admissions
goucher.edu
- Apply
goucher.edu
- Financial aid
goucher.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: Baltimore, MD 21204-2794
IPEDS UNITID: 162654
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