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ROTC at University of Rochester

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Yes — University of Rochester hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.

Official siteAdmissionsApplyFinancial aid
Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCOn campusArmy ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town at Rochester Institute of TechnologyAir Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Rochester campus

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Rochester hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

Navy/Marine ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCHostedVerified

NROTC University of Rochester trains midshipmen at University of Rochester for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

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

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.6 mi
→ Rochester Institute of Technology (Detachment 538 Rochester Institute of Technology)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 3.6 mi
→ Rochester Institute of Technology (Stone Mill Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.

ROTC outcomes

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

  • About 9.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 15 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men67%
  • White74%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women34%
  • Men66%
  • 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 rate40%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,410–1,540
ACT range (25th–75th)31–34
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$67,080
Out-of-state tuition$67,080
Average net price$32,000
6-year graduation rate85%

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

Academic programs

University of Rochester has 6,331 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 Rochester takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateEASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSICUnlimited
UndergraduateHAJIM SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGUnlimited
UndergraduateSCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCESUnlimited
UndergraduateSCHOOL OF NURSINGUnlimited
UndergraduateSIMON BUSINESS SCHOOLUnlimited
UndergraduateWARNER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONUnlimited

And 6 more programs on the VA page.

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 Rochester: FAQ

Does University of Rochester have ROTC?

Yes — University of Rochester hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Rochester students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 4 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Rochester) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rochester Institute of Technology, 4 mi).

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

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

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Rochester?

Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.

School links and location

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Location: Rochester, NY 14627-0011

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IPEDS UNITID: 195030

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