ROTC at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · public
Yes — University of Utah hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Utah hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1985, NROTC University of Utah has run NROTC at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedUte Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Utah for cadets across Utah.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedDetachment 850 The University of Utah trains cadets at University of Utah for service in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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University of Utah students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Utah in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 23 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 58 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men82%
- White81%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White80%
- Hispanic9%
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 | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,190–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| 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 | $9,620 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,860 |
| Average net price | $16,200 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Utah. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Utah has 27,264 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 Utah takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Architecture and Planning | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Architecture and Planning | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Business | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Business | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Engineering | Up to $15,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Engineering | Up to $15,000 |
And 74 more programs 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 Utah: FAQ
Does University of Utah have ROTC?
Yes — University of Utah hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Utah students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Ute Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Utah) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 850 The University of Utah).
Is ROTC at University of Utah on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Utah.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Utah?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 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 Utah. 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
utah.edu
- Admissions
admissions.utah.edu
- Apply
admissions.utah.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.utah.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: Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008
IPEDS UNITID: 230764
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