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NROTC Iowa State University
NROTC at Iowa State University contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
NROTC Iowa State University is Iowa State University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1946.
Without partner schools to coordinate with, the cadre at NROTC Iowa State University can keep training tightly scheduled around Iowa State University's academic calendar.
Midshipmen contract under Navy Option, Marine Option, or — at participating units — Navy Nurse Option, with full-tuition national scholarships available out of high school and side-load opportunities for college programmers. Iowa State University midshipmen pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and business and political science drawing strong cohorts.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Contact & location
Email: isunrotc@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-6050
Site: https://navy.iastate.edu
Located at: Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-2103
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Iowa State University located?
NROTC Iowa State University is hosted at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Iowa State University campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC Iowa State University?
NROTC Iowa State University is a host-only program; only students enrolled at Iowa State University can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Iowa State University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Iowa State University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
Can I commission through NROTC Iowa State University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Iowa State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Iowa State University founded?
NROTC Iowa State University was established in 1946.
How do I contact NROTC Iowa State University?
Reach the unit at isunrotc@iastate.edu. Phone: 515-294-6050. Official site: https://navy.iastate.edu.
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