ROTC at Howard University
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Yes — Howard University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at George Washington University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Howard University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Howard University commissions officers alongside University of the District of Columbia cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedBison is the AFROTC detachment at Howard University in District of Columbia.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
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Howard University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.2 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Howard University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 15 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 42 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women54%
- Men46%
- Black91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women58%
- Men42%
- Black84%
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 rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| 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 | $35,810 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,810 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Howard University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Howard University has 10,108 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: Howard University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Howard University: FAQ
Does Howard University have ROTC?
Yes — Howard University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at George Washington University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Howard University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bison Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at George Washington University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 130 Howard University).
Is ROTC at Howard University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Howard University. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Howard University and train with the unit at George Washington University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Howard University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Howard 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
howard.edu
- Admissions
www2.howard.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
www2.howard.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: Washington, DC 20059
IPEDS UNITID: 131520
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