ROTC at Salem State University
Salem, MA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Salem State University students join Army ROTC at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Cross-town & partner options
Salem State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 14.4 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Salem State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.4 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men72%
- White79%
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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $12,338 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,531 |
| Average net price | $15,996 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Salem State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Salem State University has 4,291 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: Salem State 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 Salem State University: FAQ
Does Salem State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Salem State University students join Army ROTC at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Which ROTC branches can Salem State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 14 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Lowell, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Salem State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Salem State University and train with the unit at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Massachusetts Lowell.
School links and location
These links belong to Salem State 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
salemstate.edu
- Admissions
salemstate.edu
- Apply
salemstate.edu
- Financial aid
salemstate.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: Salem, MA 01970
IPEDS UNITID: 167729
Something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
ROTCScholar is an independent directory. We are not an ROTC unit, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military. Check details with the unit before you act on them.