ROTC at St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: St. John Fisher University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology and Navy ROTC at University of Rochester.
Cross-town & partner options
St. John Fisher University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 6.0 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Rochester.
ROTC outcomes
Students at St. John Fisher University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 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 | 66% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,300 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| 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 | $41,190 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,190 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from St. John Fisher University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
St. John Fisher University has 2,565 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: St. John Fisher 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 St. John Fisher University: FAQ
Does St. John Fisher University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: St. John Fisher University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology and Navy ROTC at University of Rochester.
Which ROTC branches can St. John Fisher University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 8 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Rochester, 6 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at St. John Fisher University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at St. John Fisher University and train with the unit at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester.
School links and location
These links belong to St. John Fisher 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
sjf.edu
- Admissions
sjf.edu
- Apply
sjf.edu
- Financial aid
sjf.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: Rochester, NY 14618-3597
IPEDS UNITID: 195720
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