ROTC at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · public
Yes — University of Connecticut hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Connecticut hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHusky Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.
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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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC Detachment 115 sits at University of Connecticut and serves cadets across Connecticut.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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University of Connecticut students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Connecticut in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 22 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 47 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White82%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White72%
- Hispanic11%
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 | 52% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,210–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–33 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $21,044 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,712 |
| Average net price | $25,097 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Connecticut. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Connecticut has 19,835 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of Connecticut.
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 Connecticut: FAQ
Does University of Connecticut have ROTC?
Yes — University of Connecticut hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Connecticut students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Husky Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 115 University of Connecticut).
Is ROTC at University of Connecticut on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Connecticut.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Connecticut?
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 Connecticut. 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
uconn.edu
- Admissions
admissions.uconn.edu
- Apply
admissions.uconn.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.uconn.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: Storrs, CT 06269
IPEDS UNITID: 129020
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