ROTC at Marymount University
Arlington, VA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Marymount University students join Army ROTC at George Mason University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.
Cross-town & partner options
Marymount University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 10.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at George Mason University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at Marymount University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Marymount University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Marymount University has 12,000 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: Marymount University takes part.
VA caution
- School has an accreditation issue
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Marymount University: FAQ
Does Marymount University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Marymount University students join Army ROTC at George Mason University and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.
Which ROTC branches can Marymount University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at George Mason University, 11 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at Marymount University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Marymount University and train with the unit at George Mason University and Howard University.
School links and location
These links belong to Marymount 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
marymount.edu
- Admissions
marymount.edu
- Apply
info.marymount.edu
- Financial aid
marymount.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Arlington, VA 22207-4299
IPEDS UNITID: 232706
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