ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · public
Yes — University of Colorado Boulder hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Colorado Boulder hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC in Boulder, CO runs out of University of Colorado Boulder as the NROTC University of Colorado Boulder.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Colorado Boulder trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Colorado.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBuffalo Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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University of Colorado Boulder students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Colorado Boulder in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 51 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 114 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White75%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian6%
- Other or unknown6%
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 | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,240–1,430 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 29–33 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
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 | $15,666 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,918 |
| Average net price | $25,346 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Colorado Boulder. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Colorado Boulder has 31,939 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 Colorado Boulder takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | 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 Colorado Boulder: FAQ
Does University of Colorado Boulder have ROTC?
Yes — University of Colorado Boulder hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Colorado Boulder students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Buffalo Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Colorado Boulder) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 105 University of Colorado Boulder).
Is ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Colorado Boulder.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Colorado Boulder?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Colorado Boulder. 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
colorado.edu
- Admissions
colorado.edu
- Apply
colorado.edu
- Financial aid
colorado.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: Boulder, CO 80309-0017
IPEDS UNITID: 126614
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