ROTC at Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · public
Yes — Norfolk State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Old Dominion University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University commissions officers alongside Old Dominion University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Norfolk State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.6 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Norfolk State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 61 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women37%
- Men63%
- Black77%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women47%
- Men53%
- Black79%
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 | 88% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 823–1,030 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–22 |
| 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 | $10,180 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,682 |
| Average net price | $15,282 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 39% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Norfolk State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Norfolk State University has 5,392 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Norfolk State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Norfolk State University: FAQ
Does Norfolk State University have ROTC?
Yes — Norfolk State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Old Dominion University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Norfolk State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State)) and Navy ROTC (cross-town at Old Dominion University, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Norfolk State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Norfolk State University. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Norfolk State University and train with the unit at Old Dominion University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State 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
nsu.edu
- Admissions
nsu.edu
- Apply
nsu.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: Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
IPEDS UNITID: 232937
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