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ROTC at Rice University

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Yes — Rice University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Houston through cross-town agreements.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at University of HoustonAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at University of Houston
Rice University campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Rice University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Rice University is the NROTC unit at Rice University in Texas.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Rice University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 3.5 mi
→ University of Houston (Cougar Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Houston.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.5 mi
→ University of Houston (University of Houston Air Force ROTC Det 003)

Host institution.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Rice University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 2.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 4.6 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 rate8%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,510–1,570
ACT range (25th–75th)34–35
Test policyTest-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$64,144
Out-of-state tuition$64,144
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate95%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Rice University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Rice University has 4,776 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: Rice University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $6,000
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran group

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Rice University: FAQ

Does Rice University have ROTC?

Yes — Rice University hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Houston through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can Rice University students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Houston, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Rice University) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Houston, 4 mi).

Is ROTC at Rice University on campus or cross-town?

Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Rice University. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Rice University and train with the unit at University of Houston.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Rice University?

Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.

School links and location

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Location: Houston, TX 77005-1827

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IPEDS UNITID: 227757

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