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Yes — Rutgers University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Rutgers University. Students from 1 partner school also join it cross-town.
NROTC Rutgers University
NROTC Rutgers University hosts NROTC at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and 3 partner schools across New Jersey.
About this program
NROTC Rutgers University is the NROTC unit hosted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1946.
The unit pulls midshipmen from Princeton University, The College of New Jersey, and Rider University alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Scholarships at this unit
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town and partner schools
Students at these schools can join NROTC Rutgers University. They travel to Rutgers University for training.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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Location: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
Navy ROTC FAQ
Does Rutgers University have Navy ROTC?
Yes — Rutgers University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Rutgers University. Students from 1 partner school also join it cross-town.
Is NROTC Rutgers University a host unit or cross-town?
NROTC Rutgers University is the host unit, based at Rutgers University. Students at 1 partner school join it cross-town and train at Rutgers University.
Where is NROTC Rutgers University located?
NROTC Rutgers University is hosted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Rutgers University?
In addition to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, students enrolled at Princeton University, The College of New Jersey, and Rider University can contract through NROTC Rutgers University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Rutgers University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Rutgers University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Rutgers University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Rutgers University?
Yes. NROTC Rutgers University takes cross-town and partner students from 1 other school, including Princeton University. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
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