ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · public
Yes — University of California, Los Angeles hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Southern California through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of California, Los Angeles hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 7 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of California, Los Angeles commissions officers alongside Loyola Marymount University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 13 cross-town schools.
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University of California, Los Angeles students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 9.7 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of California, Los Angeles in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 53 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White46%
- Asian28%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White41%
- Asian26%
- Hispanic18%
- Other or unknown14%
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 | 9% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $15,203 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,403 |
| Average net price | $12,548 |
| 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, Los Angeles. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of California, Los Angeles has 33,475 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, Los Angeles takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Law | Unlimited |
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, Los Angeles: FAQ
Does University of California, Los Angeles have ROTC?
Yes — University of California, Los Angeles hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at University of Southern California through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of California, Los Angeles students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bruin Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Southern California, 10 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 055 University of California-Los Angeles).
Is ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of California, Los Angeles. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of California, Los Angeles and train with the unit at University of Southern California.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of California, Los Angeles?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of California, Los Angeles. 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
ucla.edu
- Admissions
admissions.ucla.edu
- Apply
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.ucla.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: Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405
IPEDS UNITID: 110662
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