ROTC at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · private nonprofit
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Harvard University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedCrimson Lion Battalion trains cadets at Harvard University for service in the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Harvard University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Boston University.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.7 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 4% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,510–1,580 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 34–36 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $61,676 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,676 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 98% |
ROTC scholarships at Harvard University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
Harvard University enrolls 7,601 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
harvard.edu
- Admissions
college.harvard.edu
- Apply
college.harvard.edu
- Financial aid
college.harvard.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: Cambridge, MA 02138
IPEDS UNITID: 166027
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.