ROTC at Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · public
Yes, through cross-town: Salisbury University students join Army ROTC at University of Delaware.
Cross-town & partner options
Salisbury University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 92.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Salisbury University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men71%
- White74%
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–29 |
| 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 | $11,084 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,174 |
| Average net price | $17,743 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Salisbury University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Salisbury University has 6,057 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: Salisbury University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Salisbury University: FAQ
Does Salisbury University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Salisbury University students join Army ROTC at University of Delaware.
Which ROTC branches can Salisbury University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Delaware, 93 mi).
Is ROTC at Salisbury University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Salisbury University and train with the unit at University of Delaware.
School links and location
These links belong to Salisbury 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
salisbury.edu
- Admissions
salisbury.edu
- Apply
salisbury.edu
- Financial aid
salisbury.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: Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
IPEDS UNITID: 163851
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