ROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · public
Yes — University of Nebraska–Lincoln hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Nebraska–Lincoln 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 Detachment 465 sits at University of Nebraska–Lincoln and serves cadets across Nebraska.
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.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedPershing Rifles Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, NE.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln runs NROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln for midshipmen across Nebraska.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Nebraska–Lincoln in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 32 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 74 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White82%
- Hispanic7%
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 | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,098–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| 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 | $10,434 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,584 |
| Average net price | $17,747 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Nebraska–Lincoln has 19,178 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 Nebraska–Lincoln takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 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 Nebraska–Lincoln: FAQ
Does University of Nebraska–Lincoln have ROTC?
Yes — University of Nebraska–Lincoln hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Nebraska–Lincoln students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Pershing Rifles Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 465 University of Nebraska-Lincoln).
Is ROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Nebraska–Lincoln?
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
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- Official site
unl.edu
- Admissions
admissions.unl.edu
- Apply
admissions.unl.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.unl.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: Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
IPEDS UNITID: 181464
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