ROTC at University of the District of Columbia
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Yes, through cross-town: University of the District of Columbia students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of the District of Columbia students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 3.0 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Howard University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of the District of Columbia in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.1 students start ROTC here each year
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 | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| 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 | $5,662 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,514 |
| Average net price | $10,648 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of the District of Columbia. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of the District of Columbia has 3,351 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 the District of Columbia takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | 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 the District of Columbia: FAQ
Does University of the District of Columbia have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of the District of Columbia students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Howard University.
Which ROTC branches can University of the District of Columbia students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Howard University, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at University of the District of Columbia on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of the District of Columbia and train with the unit at Howard University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of the District of Columbia. 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
udc.edu
- Admissions
udc.edu
- Apply
udc.edu
- Financial aid
udc.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: Washington, DC 20008
IPEDS UNITID: 131399
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