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ROTC at University of California, Davis

Davis, CA · public

Yes — University of California, Davis hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of California, Berkeley and Air Force ROTC at California State University, Sacramento through cross-town agreements.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at University of California, BerkeleyAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at California State University, Sacramento
University of California, Davis campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of California, Davis hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Bulldog Battalion (UC Davis) commissions cadets from University of California, Davis into the U.S. Army.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 1 cross-town school.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of California, Davis students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 53.8 mi
→ University of California, Berkeley (NROTC University of California, Berkeley)
Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 17.7 mi
→ California State University, Sacramento (California State University, Sacramento Air Force ROTC Det 088)

Host institution.

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of California, Davis in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 16 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 41 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men72%
  • White45%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women31%
  • Men70%
  • White38%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic16%

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 rate42%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,100–1,330
ACT range (25th–75th)23–30
Test policyConsidered 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$16,774
Out-of-state tuition$50,974
Average net price$14,741
6-year graduation rate86%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of California, Davis. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of California, Davis has 32,253 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, Davis takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
GraduateBusiness SchoolUp to $6,000
Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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, Davis: FAQ

Does University of California, Davis have ROTC?

Yes — University of California, Davis hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of California, Berkeley and Air Force ROTC at California State University, Sacramento through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of California, Davis students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Bulldog Battalion (UC Davis)), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of California, Berkeley, 54 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, Sacramento, 18 mi).

Is ROTC at University of California, Davis on campus or cross-town?

Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of California, Davis. Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of California, Davis and train with the unit at University of California, Berkeley and California State University, Sacramento.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of California, Davis?

Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.

School links and location

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Location: Davis, CA 95616-8678

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IPEDS UNITID: 110644

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