ROTC at Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ · public
Yes — Rutgers University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Rutgers University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Garden State Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Rutgers University.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Rutgers University hosts NROTC at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and 3 partner schools across New Jersey.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Rutgers University-New Brunswick commissions officers alongside Princeton University cross-town students.
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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Rutgers University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Rutgers University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 33 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 91 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White55%
- Asian21%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White48%
- Asian24%
- Hispanic15%
- Black9%
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 | 58% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,310–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–33 |
| 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 | $17,929 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,441 |
| Average net price | $24,406 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Rutgers University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Rutgers University has 37,751 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: Rutgers University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,022 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Rutgers University: FAQ
Does Rutgers University have ROTC?
Yes — Rutgers University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Rutgers University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Garden State Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Rutgers University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 485 Rutgers University-New Brunswick).
Is ROTC at Rutgers University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Rutgers University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Rutgers University?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Rutgers 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
newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
- Admissions
admissions.rutgers.edu
- Apply
admissions.rutgers.edu
- Financial aid
scarlethub.rutgers.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: New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
IPEDS UNITID: 186380
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