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NROTC University of Idaho
NROTC University of Idaho draws midshipmen from University of Idaho and surrounding Washington campuses.
About this program
The University of Idaho / Washington State University Navy and Marine Corps ROTC is a joint program that develops midshipmen mentally, morally, and physically for commissioning into the Navy or Marine Corps. The battalion brings together scholarship and college-program midshipmen, Marine Corps MECEP participants, and STA-21 officer candidates, many of them pursuing engineering and other STEM majors.
Academics are a point of pride: the unit maintains a combined GPA above 3.30, supported by math and physics tutors who come directly to the unit and by extensive study programs. University of Idaho engineering students pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam at a 92% rate, well above the national average. The NROTC scholarship covers full tuition and fees at both the Idaho and Washington State campuses, and roughly 85% of Navy-option scholarships go to students in high-demand engineering, math, and science majors.
NROTC students can live together in the Gooding Wing of the Wallace Residence Hall Complex, building camaraderie among motivated roommates. New students attend New Student Indoctrination at Great Lakes or New Student Orientation on campus, and the surrounding region offers skiing, hiking, rafting, and other outdoor recreation.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC University of Idaho by commuting to University of Idaho.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Idaho.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Idaho.
Contact & location
Email: sehart@uidaho.edu
Phone: 208-885-6333
Site: https://navy.uidaho.edu
Located at: University of Idaho, Moscow, WA
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Idaho located?
NROTC University of Idaho is hosted at University of Idaho in Moscow, Washington. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Idaho campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Idaho?
In addition to University of Idaho, students enrolled at Washington State University and Lewis-Clark State College can contract through NROTC University of Idaho via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Idaho?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC University of Idaho?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC University of Idaho?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC University of Idaho?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
How do University of Idaho NROTC students perform academically?
The battalion maintains a combined GPA above 3.30, aided by math and physics tutors who come directly to the unit and by peer and university study programs. Many midshipmen pursue engineering and STEM majors -- University of Idaho engineering students pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam at a 92% rate, above the national average.
Is University of Idaho NROTC a joint program?
Yes -- it is a combined University of Idaho and Washington State University program, and the NROTC scholarship covers full tuition and fees at both campuses. NROTC students can also choose to live together in the Gooding Wing of the Wallace Residence Hall Complex.
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