ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · public
Yes — University of North Carolina at Charlotte hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of North Carolina at Charlotte hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Niner Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte commissions officers alongside Davidson College 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 12 cross-town schools.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 29 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 102 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White63%
- Black19%
- Hispanic8%
- Other or unknown7%
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 | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–28 |
| 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 | $7,239 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,492 |
| Average net price | $15,435 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of North Carolina at Charlotte has 24,453 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 North Carolina at Charlotte 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 North Carolina at Charlotte: FAQ
Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte have ROTC?
Yes — University of North Carolina at Charlotte hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of North Carolina at Charlotte students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Niner Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte).
Is ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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
charlotte.edu
- Admissions
admissions.charlotte.edu
- Apply
admissions.charlotte.edu
- Financial aid
ninercentral.charlotte.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: Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 199139
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