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NROTC University of Puerto Rico
NROTC University of Puerto Rico is the NROTC unit at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Puerto Rico.
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus in Mayaguez, NROTC University of Puerto Rico is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1942, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Because NROTC University of Puerto Rico doesn't run cross-town partners, every midshipme contracts as a University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez student. That's a rarer setup for NROTC but common at high-corps-density schools.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC University of Puerto Rico. Academically, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Contact & location
Located at: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Mayaguez, PR 00681
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Puerto Rico located?
NROTC University of Puerto Rico is hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
NROTC University of Puerto Rico is a host-only program; only students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Puerto Rico as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Puerto Rico founded?
NROTC University of Puerto Rico was established in 1942.
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