ROTC at Utah State University
Logan, UT · public
Yes — Utah State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Weber State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Utah State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Aggies has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Utah State University since 1951.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Utah State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 38.5 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Utah State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 25 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 89 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men93%
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White87%
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 | 92% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–28 |
| 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 | $9,228 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,802 |
| Average net price | $14,936 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Utah State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Utah State University has 20,272 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: Utah State University 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 Utah State University: FAQ
Does Utah State University have ROTC?
Yes — Utah State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Weber State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Utah State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Weber State University, 39 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 860 Utah State University).
Is ROTC at Utah State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Utah State University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Utah State University and train with the unit at Weber State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Utah State University?
Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.
School links and location
These links belong to Utah State University. 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
usu.edu
- Admissions
usu.edu
- Apply
usu.edu
- Financial aid
usu.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: Logan, UT 84322-1400
IPEDS UNITID: 230728
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