ROTC at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · private nonprofit
Yes — Santa Clara University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at San Jose State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Santa Clara University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBronco Battalion runs Army ROTC from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Santa Clara University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at San Jose State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Santa Clara University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 16 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men86%
- White68%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men81%
- White59%
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 | 48% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,350–1,490 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 31–33 |
| 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 | $61,293 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,293 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 88% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Santa Clara University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Santa Clara University has 6,552 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: Santa Clara University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | BUSINESS | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Education & Counseling Psychology | Unlimited |
| Graduate | ENGINEERING | Unlimited |
| Graduate | LAW | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Santa Clara University: FAQ
Does Santa Clara University have ROTC?
Yes — Santa Clara University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at San Jose State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Santa Clara University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bronco Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at San Jose State University, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Santa Clara University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Santa Clara University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Santa Clara University and train with the unit at San Jose State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Santa Clara University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Santa Clara 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
scu.edu
- Admissions
scu.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
scu.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: Santa Clara, CA 95053
IPEDS UNITID: 122931
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