ROTC at Newberry College
Newberry, SC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Newberry College students join Army ROTC at Presbyterian College.

Cross-town & partner options
Newberry College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Newberry College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men72%
- White44%
- Black44%
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 | 90% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $31,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,100 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 45% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Newberry College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Newberry College has 1,479 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: Newberry College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA caution
- 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 Newberry College: FAQ
Does Newberry College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Newberry College students join Army ROTC at Presbyterian College.
Which ROTC branches can Newberry College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Presbyterian College, 19 mi).
Is ROTC at Newberry College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Newberry College and train with the unit at Presbyterian College.
School links and location
These links belong to Newberry College. 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
newberry.edu
- Admissions
newberry.edu
- Apply
my.newberry.edu
- Financial aid
newberry.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: Newberry, SC 29108
IPEDS UNITID: 218414
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