ROTC at Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · public
Yes, through cross-town: Plymouth State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of New Hampshire.
Cross-town & partner options
Plymouth State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 57.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of New Hampshire.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 57.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Plymouth State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 students start ROTC here each year
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) | 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 | $14,626 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,566 |
| Average net price | $19,216 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 52% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Plymouth State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Plymouth State University has 3,153 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: Plymouth State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Plymouth State University: FAQ
Does Plymouth State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Plymouth State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of New Hampshire.
Which ROTC branches can Plymouth State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of New Hampshire, 58 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of New Hampshire, 58 mi).
Is ROTC at Plymouth State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Plymouth State University and train with the unit at University of New Hampshire.
School links and location
These links belong to Plymouth 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
plymouth.edu
- Admissions
plymouth.edu
- Apply
plymouth.edu
- Financial aid
plymouth.edu
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
IPEDS UNITID: 183080
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