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ROTC at University of Pittsburgh

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Yes — University of Pittsburgh hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University through cross-town agreements.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCOn campusNavy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town at Carnegie Mellon University
University of Pittsburgh campus
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ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Pittsburgh hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerified

Panthers is the AFROTC detachment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pennsylvania.

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

Also serves 15 cross-town schools.

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Army ROTCArmy ROTCHostedVerified

Three Rivers is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 12 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

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

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.6 mi
→ Carnegie Mellon University (NROTC Carnegie Mellon University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Carnegie Mellon University.

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 36 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 79 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White83%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White78%
  • Asian9%

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 rate58%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,280–1,460
ACT range (25th–75th)29–33
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$21,926
Out-of-state tuition$41,430
Average net price$30,434
6-year graduation rate86%

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

Academic programs

University of Pittsburgh has 20,370 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 Pittsburgh takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran group

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 Pittsburgh: FAQ

Does University of Pittsburgh have ROTC?

Yes — University of Pittsburgh hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Pittsburgh students join?

Army ROTC (on campus, Three Rivers Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Carnegie Mellon University, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus).

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

Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Pittsburgh. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Pittsburgh and train with the unit at Carnegie Mellon University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Pittsburgh?

Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.

School links and location

These links belong to University of Pittsburgh. 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.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 16701

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IPEDS UNITID: 215293

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