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NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
NROTC in Champaign, IL runs out of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as the NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
About this program
NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the NROTC unit hosted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1946.
Unlike many NROTC programs, this unit does not run a cross-town consortium. All midshipmen are enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and use the same campus for ROTC and academics.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
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
Contact & location
Located at: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820-5711
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign located?
NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hosted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a host-only program; only students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
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.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign founded?
NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was established in 1946.
How do I contact NROTC University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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