ROTC at University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · public
Yes — University of Idaho hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Washington State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Idaho hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Idaho draws midshipmen from University of Idaho and surrounding Washington campuses.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Idaho trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Washington.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Idaho students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 6.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Washington State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Idaho in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 21 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 53 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White88%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women19%
- Men81%
- White83%
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 | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 990–1,230 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| 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 | $9,084 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,320 |
| Average net price | $14,831 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Idaho. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Idaho has 7,747 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 Idaho takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,765 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,765 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $6,765 |
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 Idaho: FAQ
Does University of Idaho have ROTC?
Yes — University of Idaho hosts Army and Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Washington State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Idaho students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Vandal Battalion (Idaho)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Idaho) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Washington State University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Idaho on campus or cross-town?
Army and Navy ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Idaho. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Idaho and train with the unit at Washington State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Idaho?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
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