ROTC at University of Maine
Orono, ME · private nonprofit
Yes — University of Maine hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Maine Maritime Academy through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Maine hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBlack Bear Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Maine for cadets across Maine.
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 Maine students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 35.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Maine in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 13 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 41 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White81%
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Maine. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Maine has 12,000 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 Maine takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,500 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $8,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
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 Maine: FAQ
Does University of Maine have ROTC?
Yes — University of Maine hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Maine Maritime Academy through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Maine students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Black Bear Battalion) and Navy ROTC (cross-town at Maine Maritime Academy, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Maine on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Maine. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Maine and train with the unit at Maine Maritime Academy.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Maine?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Maine. 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
umaine.edu
- Admissions
go.umaine.edu
- Apply
go.umaine.edu
- Financial aid
umaine.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: Orono, ME 04469
IPEDS UNITID: 161253
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