ROTC at Siena College
Loudonville, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Siena College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Siena College hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Siena College commissions officers alongside University at Albany SUNY cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Siena College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Siena College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men69%
- White84%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Siena College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Siena College has 12,000 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: Siena College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Siena College: FAQ
Does Siena College have ROTC?
Yes — Siena College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Siena College students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Half-Moon Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Siena College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Siena College. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Siena College and train with the unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Siena College?
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 Siena College. 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
siena.edu
- Admissions
siena.edu
- Apply
siena.edu
- Financial aid
siena.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: Loudonville, NY 12211-1462
IPEDS UNITID: 195474
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