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Navy ROTC at Tulane University of Louisiana

Yes — Tulane University of Louisiana hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Tulane University. Students from 4 partner schools also join it cross-town.

NROTC Tulane University

NROTC Tulane University is the NROTC unit at Tulane University in Louisiana.

NROTC Tulane University
Founded1938
FY2012: 19 officers commissioned2012: 56 cadets enrolledSource: GAO, GAO-14-93 (published 2013). Later years are not public.

About this program

Tulane University in New Orleans was selected on June 1, 1938 to host a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit, and today it stands as one of the oldest continuously active NROTC programs in the nation. Since its founding, the unit has aimed to commission the best-trained, most highly qualified Ensigns and Second Lieutenants in the Navy and Marine Corps.

The program has grown into a cross-town unit hosting midshipmen from Loyola University, Xavier University, Dillard University, the University of New Orleans, and Southern University at New Orleans. Tulane NROTC's excellence has earned national recognition: it received the 2019-2020 Department of Defense Reserve Officers' Training Corps Excellence Award, honoring the unit among all ROTC programs nationally. An active alumni association sustains lifelong ties among current and former midshipmen, families, and staff.

Scholarships at this unit

NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship

Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.

Service obligation: 5 years

NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.

Service obligation: 4 years

Cross-town and partner schools

Students at these schools can join NROTC Tulane University. They travel to Tulane University of Louisiana for training.

Cross-town · 0.3 mi
Loyola University New Orleans

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Tulane University.

Cross-town · 1.9 mi
Xavier University of Louisiana

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Tulane University.

Cross-town · 5.2 mi
Dillard University

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Tulane University.

Cross-town · 6.9 mi
University of New Orleans

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Phone: 504-247-1605

Official site: https://nrotc.tulane.edu

Location: Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698

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Navy ROTC FAQ

Does Tulane University of Louisiana have Navy ROTC?

Yes — Tulane University of Louisiana hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Tulane University. Students from 4 partner schools also join it cross-town.

Is NROTC Tulane University a host unit or cross-town?

NROTC Tulane University is the host unit, based at Tulane University of Louisiana. Students at 4 partner schools join it cross-town and train at Tulane University of Louisiana.

Where is NROTC Tulane University located?

NROTC Tulane University is hosted at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Tulane University campus.

Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Tulane University?

In addition to Tulane University, students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, and Southern University can contract through NROTC Tulane University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.

Is Tulane University a Senior Military College?

Yes — Tulane University is one of the six Senior Military Colleges recognized in 10 U.S. Code §2111a. The corps of cadets is the dominant ROTC delivery model on campus, and midshipmen live in the corps rather than commuting in for ROTC events.

What scholarships are available through NROTC Tulane University?

NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.

How old is Tulane's NROTC program?

Tulane was selected on June 1, 1938 to host a Naval ROTC unit, making it one of the oldest continuously active NROTC programs in the country.

Has Tulane NROTC earned national recognition?

Yes -- the unit received the 2019-2020 Department of Defense Reserve Officers' Training Corps Excellence Award, recognizing it among all ROTC units nationally.

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