ROTC at Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Quinnipiac University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Cross-town & partner options
Quinnipiac University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 42.8 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Quinnipiac University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.2 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 | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,150–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–30 |
| 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 | $55,480 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $55,480 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 76% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Quinnipiac University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Quinnipiac University has 6,531 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: Quinnipiac University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Quinnipiac University: FAQ
Does Quinnipiac University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Quinnipiac University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Which ROTC branches can Quinnipiac University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Connecticut, 43 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Yale University, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Quinnipiac University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Quinnipiac University and train with the unit at University of Connecticut and Yale University.
School links and location
These links belong to Quinnipiac 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
qu.edu
- Admissions
qu.edu
- Apply
qu.edu
- Financial aid
qu.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: Hamden, CT 06518
IPEDS UNITID: 130226
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