ROTC at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Maryland Baltimore County students join Army ROTC at Johns Hopkins University and Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Maryland Baltimore County students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 22.4 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.9 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 22.4 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Maryland Baltimore County in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 15 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men76%
- White48%
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 | 72% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,240–1,420 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| 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 | $13,256 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,275 |
| Average net price | $16,467 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Maryland Baltimore County. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Maryland Baltimore County has 10,701 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 Maryland Baltimore County takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
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 Maryland Baltimore County: FAQ
Does University of Maryland Baltimore County have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Maryland Baltimore County students join Army ROTC at Johns Hopkins University and Navy and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Which ROTC branches can University of Maryland Baltimore County students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Johns Hopkins University, 7 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 22 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Maryland Baltimore County on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Maryland Baltimore County and train with the unit at Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland College Park.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Maryland Baltimore County. 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
umbc.edu
- Admissions
undergraduate.umbc.edu
- Apply
undergraduate.umbc.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.umbc.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: Baltimore, MD 21250
IPEDS UNITID: 163268
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