ROTC at Howard University
Washington, DC · private nonprofit
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Howard University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedArmy 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 3 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedBison 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 6 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Howard University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of the District of Columbia.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.8 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.5 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
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 | $35,810 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,810 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
ROTC scholarships at Howard 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
Howard University enrolls 10,108 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
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
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.