ROTC at Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Sacred Heart University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Cross-town & partner options
Sacred Heart University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 65.5 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 17.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Sacred Heart University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.2 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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $50,404 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,404 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 73% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Sacred Heart University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Sacred Heart University has 7,087 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: Sacred Heart University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Sacred Heart University: FAQ
Does Sacred Heart University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Sacred Heart University students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut and Air Force ROTC at Yale University.
Which ROTC branches can Sacred Heart University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Connecticut, 66 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Yale University, 18 mi).
Is ROTC at Sacred Heart University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Sacred Heart University and train with the unit at University of Connecticut and Yale University.
School links and location
These links belong to Sacred Heart 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
sacredheart.edu
- Admissions
sacredheart.edu
- Apply
sacredheart.edu
- Financial aid
sacredheart.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: Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
IPEDS UNITID: 130253
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