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ROTC at University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA · public

Yes, through cross-town: University of California, Riverside students join Army ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at Claremont Mckenna CollegeAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at California State University, San Bernardino
University of California, Riverside campus

Cross-town & partner options

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

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 23.7 mi
→ Claremont Mckenna College (Claremont Mckenna College Army ROTC)

Host institution.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 14.5 mi
→ California State University, San Bernardino (California State University, San Bernardino Air Force ROTC Det 002)

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 4.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 12 students start ROTC here each year

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Men82%
  • Asian46%

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 rate76%
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$15,606
Out-of-state tuition$49,806
Average net price$14,304
6-year graduation rate76%

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

Academic programs

University of California, Riverside has 22,593 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, Riverside takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent 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, Riverside: FAQ

Does University of California, Riverside have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: University of California, Riverside students join Army ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.

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

Army ROTC (cross-town at Claremont Mckenna College, 24 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, San Bernardino, 15 mi).

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

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of California, Riverside and train with the unit at Claremont Mckenna College and California State University, San Bernardino.

School links and location

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Location: Riverside, CA 92521

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IPEDS UNITID: 110671

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