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ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · private nonprofit

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

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology campus
Photo by Kenneth C. Zirkel (CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Rochester Institute of Technology hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified

AFROTC in Rochester, NY runs out of Rochester Institute of Technology as the Detachment 538 Rochester Institute of Technology.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 9 cross-town schools.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Army ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology commissions officers alongside University of Rochester cross-town students.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Rochester Institute of Technology students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 3.6 mi
→ University of Rochester (NROTC University of Rochester)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Rochester.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Rochester Institute of Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 23 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 52 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men86%
  • White90%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • 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 rate67%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,300–1,460
ACT range (25th–75th)29–33
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$59,274
Out-of-state tuition$59,274
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate70%

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

Academic programs

Rochester Institute of Technology has 13,215 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: Rochester Institute of Technology takes part.

Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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

ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology: FAQ

Does Rochester Institute of Technology have ROTC?

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

Which ROTC branches can Rochester Institute of Technology students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Stone Mill Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Rochester, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 538 Rochester Institute of Technology).

Is ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology on campus or cross-town?

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

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Rochester Institute of Technology?

Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.

School links and location

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Location: Rochester, NY 14623-5603

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IPEDS UNITID: 195003

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