ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA · public
Yes — University of Massachusetts Amherst hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Massachusetts Amherst hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedMinuteman Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst and 7 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Massachusetts.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 11 cross-town schools.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Massachusetts Amherst in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 17 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 46 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- White80%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White77%
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 | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,310–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–33 |
| 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 | $17,772 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,449 |
| Average net price | $22,383 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Massachusetts Amherst has 23,671 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 Massachusetts Amherst takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
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 Massachusetts Amherst: FAQ
Does University of Massachusetts Amherst have ROTC?
Yes — University of Massachusetts Amherst hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Massachusetts Amherst students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Minuteman Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst).
Is ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Massachusetts Amherst?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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
umass.edu
- Admissions
umass.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
umass.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: Amherst, MA 01003
IPEDS UNITID: 166629
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