ROTC at University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · public
Yes — University of Virginia hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
University of Virginia hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedCavaliers is the AFROTC detachment at University of Virginia-Main Campus in Virginia.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC University of Virginia runs NROTC at University of Virginia for midshipmen across Virginia.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedWahoo Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
University of Virginia students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University of Virginia in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 44 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 67 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White78%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White73%
- Asian9%
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 | 17% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,410–1,540 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 32–35 |
| 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 | $21,803 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,512 |
| Average net price | $21,565 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 96% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Virginia. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Virginia has 17,597 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 Virginia takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | Batten School of Leadership | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | Darden Graduate School of Business | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | School of Commerce | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | School of Data Science | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | UVA School of Law | Up to $1,500 |
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 Virginia: FAQ
Does University of Virginia have ROTC?
Yes — University of Virginia hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can University of Virginia students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wahoo Battalion), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC University of Virginia) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 890 University of Virginia-Main Campus).
Is ROTC at University of Virginia on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at University of Virginia.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Virginia?
Yes. The on-campus Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units list 10 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to University of Virginia. 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
virginia.edu
- Admissions
admission.virginia.edu
- Apply
virginia.edu
- Financial aid
sfs.virginia.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: Charlottesville, VA 22903-2628
IPEDS UNITID: 234076
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