ROTC at SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Cortland students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Cross-town & partner options
SUNY Cortland students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 18.3 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 18.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at SUNY Cortland in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.6 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men76%
- 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 SUNY Cortland. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
SUNY Cortland 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: SUNY Cortland takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,200 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,200 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,200 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at SUNY Cortland: FAQ
Does SUNY Cortland have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Cortland students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Which ROTC branches can SUNY Cortland students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 18 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 18 mi).
Is ROTC at SUNY Cortland on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at SUNY Cortland and train with the unit at Cornell University.
School links and location
These links belong to SUNY Cortland. 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
www2.cortland.edu
- Admissions
www2.cortland.edu
- Apply
www2.cortland.edu
- Financial aid
www2.cortland.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: Cortland, NY 13045-0900
IPEDS UNITID: 196149
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