ROTC at Northeastern University
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Yes — Northeastern University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at Boston University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Northeastern University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHusky Battalion (Northeastern) hosts Army ROTC at Northeastern University and 4 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 8 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Northeastern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.2 mi
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Northeastern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 21 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men68%
- White82%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White74%
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 | 5% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,440–1,540 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $66,162 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,162 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 91% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Northeastern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Northeastern University has 17,326 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: Northeastern University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | School of Law | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Northeastern University: FAQ
Does Northeastern University have ROTC?
Yes — Northeastern University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy and Air Force ROTC at Boston University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Northeastern University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Husky Battalion (Northeastern)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Boston University, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Boston University, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Northeastern University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Northeastern University. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Northeastern University and train with the unit at Boston University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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
northeastern.edu
- Admissions
northeastern.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
studentfinance.northeastern.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: Boston, MA 02115-5005
IPEDS UNITID: 167358
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