ROTC at Providence College
Providence, RI · private nonprofit
Yes — Providence College hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Providence College hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
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Providence Battalion draws cadets from Providence College and surrounding Rhode Island campuses.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 6 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Providence College students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Providence College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men90%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men77%
- White77%
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 | 51% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,250–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–32 |
| 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 | $63,550 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,550 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Providence College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Providence College has 4,229 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: Providence College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $8,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Providence College: FAQ
Does Providence College have ROTC?
Yes — Providence College hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Providence College students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Providence Battalion).
Is ROTC at Providence College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Providence College.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Providence College?
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 Providence College. 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
providence.edu
- Admissions
admission.providence.edu
- Apply
admission.providence.edu
- Financial aid
financial-aid.providence.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: Providence, RI 02918-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 217402
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