ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA · public
Yes — University of Massachusetts Lowell hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Massachusetts Lowell hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Massachusetts Lowell students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 35.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Massachusetts Lowell in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 33 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men86%
- White69%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women20%
- Men79%
- White67%
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 | 83% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,370 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–32 |
| 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 | $16,966 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,264 |
| Average net price | $17,163 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Massachusetts Lowell. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Massachusetts Lowell has 11,434 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 Lowell takes part.
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 Lowell: FAQ
Does University of Massachusetts Lowell have ROTC?
Yes — University of Massachusetts Lowell hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of Massachusetts Lowell students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 36 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, University of Massachusetts Lowell Air Force ROTC Det 345).
Is ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Massachusetts Lowell and train with the unit at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Massachusetts Lowell. 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
uml.edu
- Admissions
uml.edu
- Apply
uml.edu
- Financial aid
uml.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: Lowell, MA 01854
IPEDS UNITID: 166513
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