ROTC at Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · private nonprofit
Yes — Syracuse University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Syracuse University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Syracuse University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedOrange Battalion runs Army ROTC from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Syracuse University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Syracuse University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 26 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 52 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men71%
- White67%
- Asian12%
- Hispanic11%
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 | 46% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,270–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–32 |
| 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 | $65,528 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,528 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Syracuse University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Syracuse University has 15,477 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: Syracuse University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Law | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | Law | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Architecture | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Architecture | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
| Graduate | Arts and Sciences | Unlimited |
And 16 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Syracuse University: FAQ
Does Syracuse University have ROTC?
Yes — Syracuse University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Syracuse University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Orange Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 535 Syracuse University).
Is ROTC at Syracuse University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Syracuse University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Syracuse University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Syracuse 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
syracuse.edu
- Admissions
syracuse.edu
- Apply
syracuse.edu
- Financial aid
syracuse.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: Syracuse, NY 13244
IPEDS UNITID: 196413
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