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NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln
NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln runs NROTC at University of Nebraska–Lincoln for midshipmen across Nebraska.
About this program
Operating out of University of Nebraska–Lincoln, NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln commissions midshipmen into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under Naval Service Training Command. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1946.
NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln runs as a host-only program; midshipmen contract directly through University of Nebraska–Lincoln without a cross-town consortium. With roughly 12000+ undergraduates on campus, the unit pulls from a deep applicant pool inside a single school.
Funding paths into this unit include NROTC Navy Option (4-year) and NROTC Marine Option, with NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) also available. University of Nebraska–Lincoln's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and biology and pre-health programs give contracted midshipmen flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
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
Contact & location
Located at: University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln located?
NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosted at University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a host-only program; only students enrolled at University of Nebraska–Lincoln can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
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 Nebraska-Lincoln?
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.
How big is the corps at NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 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 Nebraska-Lincoln founded?
NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln was established in 1946.
How do I contact NROTC University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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