ROTC at University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · private nonprofit
Yes — University of San Francisco hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of California, Berkeley through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of San Francisco hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
University of San Francisco students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 12.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of San Francisco in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 14 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women37%
- Men64%
- Asian42%
- White36%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women38%
- Men62%
- Asian44%
- White35%
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 | 62% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,190–1,390 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Test-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 | $60,492 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $60,492 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of San Francisco. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of San Francisco has 5,287 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 Francisco takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | Arts & Sciences | Up to $13,000 |
| Graduate | Education | Up to $5,933 |
| Graduate | Management | Up to $13,625 |
| Graduate | Nursing & Health Professions | Up to $4,810 |
| Graduate | School of Law | Up to $2,000 |
And 1 more program on the VA page.
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 Francisco: FAQ
Does University of San Francisco have ROTC?
Yes — University of San Francisco hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of California, Berkeley through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can University of San Francisco students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, University of San Francisco Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of California, Berkeley, 12 mi).
Is ROTC at University of San Francisco on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of San Francisco. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of San Francisco and train with the unit at University of California, Berkeley.
School links and location
These links belong to University of San Francisco. 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
usfca.edu
- Admissions
usfca.edu
- Apply
usfca.edu
- Financial aid
usfca.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 Francisco, CA 94117-1080
IPEDS UNITID: 122612
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