ROTC at Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Manhattan University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Fordham University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Manhattan University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedScholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 16 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Manhattan University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Fordham University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Manhattan University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men78%
- White49%
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,358 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–29 |
| 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 | $53,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,400 |
| Average net price | $27,256 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 64% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Manhattan University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Manhattan University has 2,744 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: Manhattan University 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 Manhattan University: FAQ
Does Manhattan University have ROTC?
Yes — Manhattan University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Fordham University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Manhattan University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Fordham University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560).
Is ROTC at Manhattan University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Manhattan University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Manhattan University and train with the unit at Fordham University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Manhattan University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Manhattan 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
manhattan.edu
- Admissions
manhattan.edu
- Apply
manhattan.edu
- Financial aid
manhattan.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Riverdale, NY 10471
IPEDS UNITID: 192703
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