ROTC at Houghton University
Houghton, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Houghton University students join Army ROTC at St. Bonaventure University.
Cross-town & partner options
Houghton University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 29.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Saint Bonaventure University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Houghton University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.8 students start 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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,170–1,375 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| 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 | $18,430 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,430 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Houghton University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Houghton University has 753 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: Houghton University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Houghton University: FAQ
Does Houghton University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Houghton University students join Army ROTC at St. Bonaventure University.
Which ROTC branches can Houghton University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at St. Bonaventure University, 29 mi).
Is ROTC at Houghton University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Houghton University and train with the unit at St. Bonaventure University.
School links and location
These links belong to Houghton 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
houghton.edu
- Admissions
houghton.edu
- Apply
houghton.edu
- Financial aid
houghton.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: Houghton, NY 14744
IPEDS UNITID: 191676
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