ROTC at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · public
Yes, through cross-town: Stony Brook University students join Army ROTC at Hofstra University and Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University.
Cross-town & partner options
Stony Brook University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Hofstra University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 40.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Stony Brook University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men77%
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 | 49% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,330–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| 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 | $10,931 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,741 |
| Average net price | $18,784 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 76% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Stony Brook University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Stony Brook University has 18,101 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: Stony Brook University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Doctorate | Medical | Up to $8,200 |
| Doctorate | Medical | Up to $8,200 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Stony Brook University: FAQ
Does Stony Brook University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Stony Brook University students join Army ROTC at Hofstra University and Air Force ROTC at Manhattan University.
Which ROTC branches can Stony Brook University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Hofstra University, 29 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Manhattan University, 41 mi).
Is ROTC at Stony Brook University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Stony Brook University and train with the unit at Hofstra University and Manhattan University.
School links and location
These links belong to Stony Brook 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
stonybrook.edu
- Admissions
stonybrook.edu
- Apply
stonybrook.edu
- Financial aid
stonybrook.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: Stony Brook, NY 11794-0701
IPEDS UNITID: 196097
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