ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR · public
Yes — University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 13 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 35 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men77%
- Hispanic99%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- Hispanic99%
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 | 55% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,354 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,354 |
| Average net price | $9,175 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras has 8,572 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, Rio Piedras.
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, Rio Piedras: FAQ
Does University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras have ROTC?
Yes — University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Caribbean Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Air Force ROTC Det 755).
Is ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. 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
uprrp.edu
- Admissions
uprrp.edu
- Apply
admisiones.upr.edu
- Financial aid
asistenciaeconomica.uprrp.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: San Juan, PR 00931-0000
IPEDS UNITID: 243221
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