ROTC at Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · public
Yes — Northern Arizona University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Northern Arizona University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Northern Arizona University commissions officers alongside Coconino Community College cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Northern Arizona University trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Arizona.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Northern Arizona University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Northern Arizona University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 86 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White76%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women32%
- Men68%
- White68%
- Hispanic18%
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 | $13,009 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,881 |
| Average net price | $14,158 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Northern Arizona University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Northern Arizona University has 22,903 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: Northern Arizona University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Flagstaff- WWU | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Flagstaff- WWU | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Northern Arizona University: FAQ
Does Northern Arizona University have ROTC?
Yes — Northern Arizona University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Northern Arizona University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Lumberjack Battalion (SFA-2)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 027 Northern Arizona University).
Is ROTC at Northern Arizona University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Northern Arizona University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Northern Arizona University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Northern Arizona 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
nau.edu
- Admissions
nau.edu
- Apply
nau.edu
- Financial aid
nau.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: Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4092
IPEDS UNITID: 105330
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