ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR · public
Yes — University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC in Mayaguez, PR runs out of University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez as the Detachment 756 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
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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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedRanger Battalion (Caribbean) commissions cadets from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 10 cross-town schools.
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University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 94 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men76%
- Hispanic99%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- Hispanic98%
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 | 57% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $5,274 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,274 |
| Average net price | $17,936 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez has 9,539 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.
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 Puerto Rico, Mayaguez: FAQ
Does University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez have ROTC?
Yes — University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Ranger Battalion (Caribbean)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 756 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez).
Is ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez?
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 Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. 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
uprm.edu
- Admissions
uprm.edu
- Financial aid
uprm.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: Mayaguez, PR 00681
IPEDS UNITID: 243197
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