ROTC at University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: University of Hartford students join Air Force ROTC at University of Connecticut.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Hartford students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Connecticut.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Hartford in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.3 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,310 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| 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 | $49,075 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,075 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Hartford. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Hartford has 4,146 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 Hartford takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,112 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,112 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $8,112 |
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 Hartford: FAQ
Does University of Hartford have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Hartford students join Air Force ROTC at University of Connecticut.
Which ROTC branches can University of Hartford students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Connecticut, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Hartford on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Hartford and train with the unit at University of Connecticut.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Hartford. 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
hartford.edu
- Admissions
hartford.edu
- Apply
hartford.edu
- Financial aid
hartford.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: West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
IPEDS UNITID: 129525
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