ROTC at Portland State University
Portland, OR · public
Yes, through cross-town: Portland State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Portland.
Cross-town & partner options
Portland State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Portland.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 4.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Portland State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men68%
- White66%
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 | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $11,679 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,074 |
| Average net price | $9,552 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Portland State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Portland State University has 13,182 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: Portland State University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Portland State University: FAQ
Does Portland State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Portland State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Portland.
Which ROTC branches can Portland State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Portland, 5 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Portland, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Portland State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Portland State University and train with the unit at University of Portland.
School links and location
These links belong to Portland 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
pdx.edu
- Admissions
pdx.edu
- Apply
pdx.edu
- Financial aid
pdx.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: Portland, OR 97201
IPEDS UNITID: 209807
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