ROTC at University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Colorado Denver students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Colorado Denver students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 29.3 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 29.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
Army ROTCCross-town · 29.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Colorado Denver in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.1 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men75%
- White59%
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 | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 980–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–32 |
| 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 | $10,383 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,391 |
| Average net price | $11,900 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Colorado Denver. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Colorado Denver has 10,519 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 Denver takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of Nursing | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | CU Denver | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | School of Dentistry | Up to $4,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Medicine | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Pharmacy | Up to $8,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Public Health | Up to $3,000 |
And 12 more programs on the VA page.
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 Denver: FAQ
Does University of Colorado Denver have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Colorado Denver students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Colorado Boulder.
Which ROTC branches can University of Colorado Denver students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Colorado Boulder, 29 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Colorado Boulder, 29 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Colorado Boulder, 29 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Colorado Denver on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Colorado Denver and train with the unit at University of Colorado Boulder.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Colorado Denver. 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
ucdenver.edu
- Admissions
ucdenver.edu
- Apply
ucdenver.edu
- Financial aid
ucdenver.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: Denver, CO 80217-3364
IPEDS UNITID: 126562
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