ROTC at University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · public
Yes — University of California, Berkeley hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of California, Berkeley hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedGolden Bears is the AFROTC detachment at University of California, Berkeley in California.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 26 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at University of California, Berkeley trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in California.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedGolden Bear Battalion commissions cadets from University of California, Berkeley into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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University of California, Berkeley students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of California, Berkeley in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 16 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 37 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men73%
- White42%
- Asian36%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- Asian38%
- White35%
- Hispanic15%
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 | 11% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $16,347 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,547 |
| Average net price | $13,481 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 93% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of California, Berkeley. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of California, Berkeley has 33,068 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: University of California, Berkeley takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Haas School of Business | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | Master of Engineering Program | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | School of Law | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of California, Berkeley: FAQ
Does University of California, Berkeley have ROTC?
Yes — University of California, Berkeley hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of California, Berkeley students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Golden Bear Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of California, Berkeley) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 085 University of California-Berkeley).
Is ROTC at University of California, Berkeley on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of California, Berkeley.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of California, Berkeley?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of California, Berkeley. 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
berkeley.edu
- Admissions
admissions.berkeley.edu
- Apply
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.berkeley.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: Berkeley, CA 94720
IPEDS UNITID: 110635
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