ROTC at Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Howard Community College. The nearest host schools are Bowie State University (Army, 15 mi), Johns Hopkins University (Army, 16 mi) and University of Maryland College Park (Army, Navy and Air Force, 16 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Howard Community College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Howard Community College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- University of Maryland College Park16.0 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $4,080 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,624 |
| Average net price | $11,133 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Howard Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Howard Community College has 6,649 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Howard Community College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Howard Community College: FAQ
Does Howard Community College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Howard Community College. The nearest host schools are Bowie State University (Army, 15 mi), Johns Hopkins University (Army, 16 mi) and University of Maryland College Park (Army, Navy and Air Force, 16 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Howard Community College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Bowie State University (Army, 15 mi), Johns Hopkins University (Army, 16 mi) and University of Maryland College Park (Army, Navy and Air Force, 16 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Howard Community College.
School links and location
These links belong to Howard Community 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
howardcc.edu
- Admissions
howardcc.edu
- Apply
howardcc.elluciancrmrecruit.com
- Financial aid
howardcc.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: Columbia, MD 21044-3197
IPEDS UNITID: 162779
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