ROTC at Utica University
Utica, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Utica University students join Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.
Cross-town & partner options
Utica University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 43.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Utica University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.8 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men65%
- White73%
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) | 990–1,250 |
| 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 | $26,930 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,930 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 56% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Utica University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Utica University has 2,278 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: Utica University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,988 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,300 |
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Utica University: FAQ
Does Utica University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Utica University students join Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.
Which ROTC branches can Utica University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Syracuse University, 44 mi).
Is ROTC at Utica University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Utica University and train with the unit at Syracuse University.
School links and location
These links belong to Utica 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
utica.edu
- Admissions
utica.edu
- Apply
utica.edu
- Financial aid
utica.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: Utica, NY 13502-4892
IPEDS UNITID: 197045
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