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NROTC University of Arizona
NROTC at University of Arizona contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
The Naval ROTC program at the University of Arizona develops young men and women morally, mentally, and physically, preparing them for leadership in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. It is open to undergraduates who want to serve their country as Navy or Marine Corps officers.
The Arizona battalion is a distinctive mix of more than 70 students: midshipmen recruited from high schools and colleges across the country alongside active-duty Sailors and Marines in the STA-21 and MECEP commissioning programs. That blend gives the unit an environment where academics, physical training, and leadership development are enriched by real experience from the fleet.
Scholarships available here
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
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
Contact & location
Site: https://nrotc.arizona.edu
Located at: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Arizona located?
NROTC University of Arizona is hosted at University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Arizona campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC University of Arizona?
NROTC University of Arizona is a host-only program; only students enrolled at University of Arizona can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Arizona?
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.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC University of Arizona?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC University of Arizona?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC University of Arizona?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Who makes up the University of Arizona NROTC battalion?
The battalion of more than 70 students combines midshipmen recruited from high schools and colleges nationwide with active-duty Sailors and Marines in the STA-21 and MECEP commissioning programs, blending academics and leadership training with real fleet experience.
What's the corps size at NROTC University of Arizona?
NROTC University of Arizona has an approximate corps size of 70 cadets.
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