ROTC at Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Niagara University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Niagara University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Niagara University commissions officers alongside University at Buffalo SUNY cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Niagara University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Niagara University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 14 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 19 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men86%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men77%
- White85%
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,235 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| 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 | $39,345 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,345 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Niagara University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Niagara University has 2,653 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: Niagara University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Business Administration | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Education | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Hospitality and Tourism | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Business Administration | Unlimited |
And 6 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Niagara University: FAQ
Does Niagara University have ROTC?
Yes — Niagara University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Niagara University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Saint Battalion).
Is ROTC at Niagara University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Niagara University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Niagara University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Niagara 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
niagara.edu
- Admissions
niagara.edu
- Apply
apply.niagara.edu
- Financial aid
niagara.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: Niagara University, NY 14109
IPEDS UNITID: 193973
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