ROTC at University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN · public
Yes — University of Minnesota Duluth hosts Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Minnesota Duluth hosts 1 ROTC program 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 Duluth commissions officers alongside College of St. Scholastica cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
University of Minnesota Duluth students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Minnesota Duluth in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 21 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men73%
- White91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women28%
- Men71%
- White86%
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 | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| 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 | $14,610 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,130 |
| Average net price | $18,743 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Minnesota Duluth. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Minnesota Duluth has 7,336 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 Duluth takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| 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 Duluth: FAQ
Does University of Minnesota Duluth have ROTC?
Yes — University of Minnesota Duluth hosts Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Minnesota Duluth students join?
Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth).
Is ROTC at University of Minnesota Duluth on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Minnesota Duluth.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Minnesota Duluth?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 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 Duluth. 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
d.umn.edu
- Admissions
admissions.d.umn.edu
- Apply
admissions.d.umn.edu
- Financial aid
onestop.d.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: Duluth, MN 55812
IPEDS UNITID: 174233
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