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ROTC at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · public

Yes — University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Nevada, Reno through cross-town agreements.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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AFROTC in Las Vegas, NV runs out of University of Nevada, Las Vegas as the Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Nevada, Las Vegas students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 348.6 mi
→ University of Nevada, Reno (Wolfpack Battalion (Univ Nevada Reno))

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 21 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 71 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White45%
  • Asian25%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White35%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic23%
  • Black8%
  • Other or unknown8%

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 rate96%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,010–1,240
ACT range (25th–75th)18–25
Test policyTest-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$9,748
Out-of-state tuition$27,411
Average net price$10,359
6-year graduation rate51%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has 24,622 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 Nevada, Las Vegas takes part.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUp to $2,000
GraduateAll programsUp to $2,000
DoctorateAll programsUp to $2,000
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

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 Nevada, Las Vegas: FAQ

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas have ROTC?

Yes — University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Nevada, Reno through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Nevada, Las Vegas students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Nevada, Reno, 349 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas).

Is ROTC at University of Nevada, Las Vegas on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Nevada, Las Vegas and train with the unit at University of Nevada, Reno.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

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

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Location: Las Vegas, NV 89154

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IPEDS UNITID: 182281

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