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NROTC Miami University
NROTC Miami University draws midshipmen from Miami University and surrounding Ohio campuses.
About this program
For midshipmen at Miami University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Miami University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Cross-town agreements aren't part of this unit's model. Every contracted midshipme is also a Miami University student, which simplifies scheduling and integration with academic advising.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, Miami University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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
Located at: Miami University, Oxford, OH 45042
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Miami University located?
NROTC Miami University is hosted at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Miami University campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC Miami University?
NROTC Miami University is a host-only program; only students enrolled at Miami University can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Miami 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 Miami 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.
How big is the corps at NROTC Miami University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC Miami University?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Can I commission through NROTC Miami University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Miami University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Miami University founded?
NROTC Miami University was established in 1942.
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