ROTC at Nazareth University
Rochester, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Nazareth University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Cross-town & partner options
Nazareth University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Nazareth 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 1.5 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 | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–32 |
| 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 | $42,450 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,450 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 73% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Nazareth University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Nazareth University has 1,873 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: Nazareth University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Nazareth University: FAQ
Does Nazareth University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Nazareth University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Nazareth University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Nazareth University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Nazareth University and train with the unit at Rochester Institute of Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Nazareth 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
www2.naz.edu
- Admissions
www2.naz.edu
- Apply
www2.naz.edu
- Financial aid
www2.naz.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Rochester, NY 14618-3790
IPEDS UNITID: 193584
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