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NROTC Northwestern University
NROTC Northwestern University draws midshipmen from Northwestern University and surrounding Illinois campuses.
About this program
Northwestern University's Naval ROTC unit is one of the six original NROTC units, founded in 1926, and it carries a long history of graduating well-rounded commissioned officers from one of the nation's most prestigious universities. The unit's purpose is to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line, the Navy Nurse Corps, and the Marine Corps.
The unit is composed of undergraduates from both Northwestern University and Loyola University Chicago. Students from both schools come to Northwestern's campus for naval science classes, leadership labs, and physical training, sharing in the same rigorous preparation.
Prospective students can apply for NROTC scholarships and schedule an officer interview to learn more about commissioning through the program.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Northwestern University by commuting to Northwestern University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Northwestern University.
Contact & location
Phone: 877-995-5247
Site: https://www.northwestern.edu/nrotc
Located at: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Northwestern University located?
NROTC Northwestern University is hosted at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Northwestern University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Northwestern University?
In addition to Northwestern University, students enrolled at University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, and University of Illinois Chicago can contract through NROTC Northwestern University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Northwestern University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Northwestern University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Northwestern University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What is notable about Northwestern's NROTC history?
Northwestern is one of the six original NROTC units, founded in 1926, with a long record of commissioning well-rounded officers from one of the nation's most prestigious universities.
Which service branches does Northwestern NROTC commission into?
It prepares officers for the Navy's unrestricted line, the Navy Nurse Corps, and the Marine Corps.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Northwestern University?
Yes — NROTC Northwestern University accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Interested in NROTC Northwestern University?
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