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ROTC at St. John's University

Queens, NY · private nonprofit

Yes — St. John's University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Manhattan University
St. John's University campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

St. John's University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Army ROTC in New York runs out of Saint John's University as the Excelsior Battalion.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

St. John's University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.8 mi
→ Manhattan University (Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560)

ROTC outcomes

Students at St. John's University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 26 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men76%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White28%
  • Hispanic27%
  • Black25%

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 rate83%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,150–1,340
ACT range (25th–75th)24–29
Test policyTest-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$53,020
Out-of-state tuition$53,020
Average net price$18,000
6-year graduation rate66%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from St. John's University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

St. John's University has 9,477 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's University takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $30,000
GraduateAll programsUp to $30,000
DoctorateAll programsUp to $30,000
Student veteran group

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's University: FAQ

Does St. John's University have ROTC?

Yes — St. John's University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can St. John's University students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Excelsior Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Manhattan University, 13 mi).

Is ROTC at St. John's University on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at St. John's University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at St. John's University and train with the unit at Manhattan University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at St. John's 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

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Location: Queens, NY 11439

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IPEDS UNITID: 195809

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