ROTC at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Southern New Hampshire University students join Army ROTC at University of New Hampshire and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Cross-town & partner options
Southern New Hampshire University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of New Hampshire.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southern New Hampshire University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.3 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 | 100% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $17,200 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,200 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern New Hampshire University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern New Hampshire University has 163,164 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: Southern New Hampshire University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southern New Hampshire University: FAQ
Does Southern New Hampshire University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Southern New Hampshire University students join Army ROTC at University of New Hampshire and Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Which ROTC branches can Southern New Hampshire University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of New Hampshire, 27 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Lowell, 27 mi).
Is ROTC at Southern New Hampshire University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southern New Hampshire University and train with the unit at University of New Hampshire and University of Massachusetts Lowell.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern New Hampshire 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
snhu.edu
- Admissions
snhu.edu
- Apply
snhu.edu
- Financial aid
snhu.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: Manchester, NH 03106-1045
IPEDS UNITID: 183026
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