ROTC at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · private nonprofit
Yes — University of San Diego hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of San Diego hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedThe NROTC University of San Diego commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at University of San Diego.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
University of San Diego students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at San Diego State University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at San Diego State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of San Diego in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 33 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White67%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White62%
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
| 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 | $59,486 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,486 |
| Average net price | $30,365 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of San Diego. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of San Diego has 5,671 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 San Diego takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | Nursing | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | School of Leadership and Education Sciences | Unlimited |
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 San Diego: FAQ
Does University of San Diego have ROTC?
Yes — University of San Diego hosts Navy ROTC on campus, and students join Army and Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of San Diego students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at San Diego State University, 7 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of San Diego) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at San Diego State University, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of San Diego on campus or cross-town?
Navy ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of San Diego. Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of San Diego and train with the unit at San Diego State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of San Diego?
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
These links belong to University of San Diego. 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
sandiego.edu
- Admissions
sandiego.edu
- Apply
sandiego.edu
- Financial aid
sandiego.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 Diego, CA 92110
IPEDS UNITID: 122436
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