ROTC at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · public
Yes, through cross-town: University of Southern Maine students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of New Hampshire.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Southern Maine students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 49.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 49.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Southern Maine in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 5.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 11 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White85%
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 | 79% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 990–1,250 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–28 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
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 | $11,284 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,944 |
| Average net price | $13,596 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 40% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Southern Maine. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Southern Maine has 4,222 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 Southern Maine takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
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 Southern Maine: FAQ
Does University of Southern Maine have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Southern Maine students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of New Hampshire.
Which ROTC branches can University of Southern Maine students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of New Hampshire, 49 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of New Hampshire, 49 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Southern Maine on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Southern Maine and train with the unit at University of New Hampshire.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Southern Maine. 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
usm.maine.edu
- Admissions
usm.maine.edu
- Apply
usm.maine.edu
- Financial aid
usm.maine.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: Portland, ME 04103
IPEDS UNITID: 161554
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