ROTC at Towson University
Towson, MD · public
Yes, through cross-town: Towson University students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Maryland and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Cross-town & partner options
Towson University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Loyola University Maryland.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 33.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Towson University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 28 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men75%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White55%
- 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 rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 950–1,235 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–27 |
| 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 | $11,728 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,820 |
| Average net price | $17,413 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Towson University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Towson University has 16,136 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: Towson University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $9,611 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $9,611 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $9,611 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Towson University: FAQ
Does Towson University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Towson University students join Army ROTC at Loyola University Maryland and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Which ROTC branches can Towson University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Loyola University Maryland, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 33 mi).
Is ROTC at Towson University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Towson University and train with the unit at Loyola University Maryland and University of Maryland College Park.
School links and location
These links belong to Towson 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
towson.edu
- Admissions
towson.edu
- Apply
towson.edu
- Financial aid
towson.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: Towson, MD 21252-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 164076
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