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ROTC at Johns Hopkins University

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Yes — Johns Hopkins University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park through cross-town agreements.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of Maryland College Park
Johns Hopkins University campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

Johns Hopkins University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCHosted

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Johns Hopkins University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 29.2 mi
→ University of Maryland College Park (Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park)

ROTC outcomes

Students at Johns Hopkins University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 7.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 13 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men77%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men75%
  • Other or unknown51%

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 rate6%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,520–1,570
ACT range (25th–75th)34–36
Test policyTest-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$65,230
Out-of-state tuition$65,230
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate94%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Johns Hopkins University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Johns Hopkins University has 5,693 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: Johns Hopkins University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateWhiting School of EngineeringUnlimited
AllKrieger School of Arts & SciencesUnlimited
GraduateWhiting School of EngineeringUp to $15,000
GraduateWhiting School of Engineering for ProfessionalsUp to $500
DoctorateWhiting School of EngineeringUp to $15,000
Student veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Johns Hopkins University: FAQ

Does Johns Hopkins University have ROTC?

Yes — Johns Hopkins University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Johns Hopkins University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Johns Hopkins University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 29 mi).

Is ROTC at Johns Hopkins University on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Johns Hopkins University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Johns Hopkins University and train with the unit at University of Maryland College Park.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Johns Hopkins University?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Baltimore, MD 21218-2688

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IPEDS UNITID: 162928

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