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NROTC University of Minnesota
NROTC at University of Minnesota contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
NROTC University of Minnesota is University of Minnesota's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1941.
NROTC University of Minnesota runs as a consortium for midshipmen from University of St. Thomas, Augsburg University, and Macalester College as well as University of Minnesota. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Midshipmen contract under Navy Option, Marine Option, or — at participating units — Navy Nurse Option, with full-tuition national scholarships available out of high school and side-load opportunities for college programmers. University of Minnesota midshipmen pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and business and political science drawing strong cohorts.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC University of Minnesota by commuting to University of Minnesota.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Minnesota.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Minnesota.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Minnesota.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 56716-5001
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Minnesota located?
NROTC University of Minnesota is hosted at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Minnesota campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Minnesota?
In addition to University of Minnesota, students enrolled at University of St. Thomas, Augsburg University, and Macalester College can contract through NROTC University of Minnesota via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Minnesota?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC University of Minnesota?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Minnesota?
Yes — NROTC University of Minnesota accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Augsburg University, University of Saint Thomas, Macalester College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Minnesota as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Minnesota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Minnesota founded?
NROTC University of Minnesota was established in 1941.
How do I contact NROTC University of Minnesota?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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