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NROTC Villanova University
NROTC Villanova University trains midshipmen at Villanova University for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
Villanova University's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps has provided the nation with Navy and Marine Corps officers for more than 50 years, delivering world-class leadership development along with full tuition, a book stipend, and more. Its battalion of more than 70 midshipmen trains under an active-duty staff of highly experienced Sailors and Marines and is known for its dedication to excellence, motivation, and pride.
Battalion life is rich with signature events: the annual Fall Ball celebrates the Navy and Marine Corps birthdays with ceremonial drill and cake cutting, Military Excellence Competitions pit regional NROTC units against one another in physical and military skills, and each semester closes with a formal battalion parade. Prospective students get a look inside, too -- rising high-school seniors can attend a four-night, four-day on-campus summer experience to understand the balance between college life and the NROTC scholarship commitment.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Contact & location
Phone: 610-519-7386
Site: https://nrotc.villanova.edu
Located at: Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Villanova University located?
NROTC Villanova University is hosted at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Villanova University campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC Villanova University?
NROTC Villanova University is a host-only program; only students enrolled at Villanova University can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Villanova University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Villanova University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
What signature events does Villanova NROTC hold?
Highlights include the annual Fall Ball celebrating the Navy and Marine Corps birthdays with ceremonial drill and cake cutting, regional Military Excellence Competitions testing physical and military skills, and formal end-of-semester battalion parades.
Can high-school students experience Villanova NROTC before enrolling?
Yes -- rising high-school seniors can attend a four-night, four-day on-campus summer experience to better understand the balance between college life and the NROTC scholarship commitment.
What's the corps size at NROTC Villanova University?
NROTC Villanova University has an approximate corps size of 70 cadets.
Can I commission through NROTC Villanova University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Villanova University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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