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ROTC at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · public

Yes, through cross-town: University of Northern Colorado students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Colorado State University.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at Colorado State UniversityAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Colorado State University
University of Northern Colorado campus
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Cross-town & partner options

University of Northern Colorado students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 23.3 mi
→ Colorado State University (Detachment 090 Colorado State University-Fort Collins)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 23.3 mi
→ Colorado State University (Ram Battalion (CSU))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Colorado State University.

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 7 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 25 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men75%
  • White71%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women31%
  • Men68%
  • White72%

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 rate86%
SAT range (25th–75th)950–1,190
ACT range (25th–75th)21–26
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$12,416
Out-of-state tuition$27,266
Average net price$17,760
6-year graduation rate51%

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

Academic programs

University of Northern Colorado has 5,598 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 Northern Colorado takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of ExcellenceStudent 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 Northern Colorado: FAQ

Does University of Northern Colorado have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: University of Northern Colorado students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Colorado State University.

Which ROTC branches can University of Northern Colorado students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Colorado State University, 23 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Colorado State University, 23 mi).

Is ROTC at University of Northern Colorado on campus or cross-town?

Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Northern Colorado and train with the unit at Colorado State University.

School links and location

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Location: Greeley, CO 80639

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IPEDS UNITID: 127741

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