ROTC at University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN · public
Yes — University of Minnesota hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Minnesota hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Minnesota.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at University of Minnesota contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedGolden Gopher Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Minnesota for cadets across Minnesota.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 11 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Minnesota students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Minnesota in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 36 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 75 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White79%
- Asian9%
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 | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,300–1,500 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $17,214 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,362 |
| Average net price | $16,778 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 85% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Minnesota. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Minnesota has 31,855 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 Minnesota takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | Carlson School of Management | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Minnesota: FAQ
Does University of Minnesota have ROTC?
Yes — University of Minnesota hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Minnesota students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Golden Gopher Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Minnesota) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities).
Is ROTC at University of Minnesota on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Minnesota.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Minnesota?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Minnesota. 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
twin-cities.umn.edu
- Admissions
admissions.tc.umn.edu
- Apply
admissions.tc.umn.edu
- Financial aid
onestop.umn.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: Minneapolis, MN 56716-5001
IPEDS UNITID: 174066
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