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NROTC University of Cincinnati
NROTC at University of Cincinnati trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Ohio.
About this program
NROTC at University of Cincinnati runs as NROTC University of Cincinnati, an officer-accessions unit for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Partner schools — Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, and Mount St. Joseph University — round out the corps. The unit runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town midshipme sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted midshipmen at NROTC University of Cincinnati ride a national scholarship — NROTC Navy Option (4-year) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Cincinnati is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
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
For future Navy Nurse Corps officers at NROTC units participating in Nurse Option (~55 nursing schools). Same national application: opened April 1, 2026, deadline January 31, 2027. Full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus book stipend and monthly stipend. 4-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 4 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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC University of Cincinnati by commuting to University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Cincinnati.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Cincinnati.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Cincinnati located?
NROTC University of Cincinnati is hosted at University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Cincinnati campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Cincinnati?
In addition to University of Cincinnati, students enrolled at Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, Mount St. Joseph University, and Thomas More University can contract through NROTC University of Cincinnati via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati?
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.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Cincinnati?
Yes — NROTC University of Cincinnati accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Xavier University, Mount St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Cincinnati as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Cincinnati. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Cincinnati founded?
NROTC University of Cincinnati was established in 1946.
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