ROTC at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · public
Yes, through cross-town: University at Buffalo students join Army ROTC at Canisius University.
Cross-town & partner options
University at Buffalo students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 6.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Canisius University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at University at Buffalo in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 7.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 15 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White74%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men81%
- White68%
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 | 74% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,210–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–32 |
| 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 | $10,936 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,536 |
| Average net price | $20,995 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University at Buffalo. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University at Buffalo has 20,112 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for University at Buffalo.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University at Buffalo: FAQ
Does University at Buffalo have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University at Buffalo students join Army ROTC at Canisius University.
Which ROTC branches can University at Buffalo students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Canisius University, 6 mi).
Is ROTC at University at Buffalo on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University at Buffalo and train with the unit at Canisius University.
School links and location
These links belong to University at Buffalo. 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
buffalo.edu
- Admissions
admissions.buffalo.edu
- Apply
admissions.buffalo.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.buffalo.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: Buffalo, NY 14260-1660
IPEDS UNITID: 196088
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