ROTC at Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Ithaca College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Cross-town & partner options
Ithaca College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Cornell University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Cornell University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Ithaca College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.5 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White81%
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 | 69% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,230–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–30 |
| 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 | $53,540 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,540 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 76% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Ithaca College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ithaca College has 4,242 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: Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College: FAQ
Does Ithaca College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Ithaca College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Which ROTC branches can Ithaca College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Ithaca College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Ithaca College and train with the unit at Cornell University.
School links and location
These links belong to Ithaca 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
ithaca.edu
- Admissions
ithaca.edu
- Apply
ithaca.edu
- Financial aid
ithaca.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Ithaca, NY 14850-7002
IPEDS UNITID: 191968
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