ROTC at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Virginia Commonwealth University students join Army ROTC at University of Richmond.
Cross-town & partner options
Virginia Commonwealth University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 5.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Richmond.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Virginia Commonwealth University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 13 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 34 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men66%
- White56%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White42%
- Black28%
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 | 93% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,270 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–30 |
| 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 | $16,945 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,109 |
| Average net price | $23,433 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Virginia Commonwealth University has 20,753 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: Virginia Commonwealth University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $6,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Virginia Commonwealth University: FAQ
Does Virginia Commonwealth University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Virginia Commonwealth University students join Army ROTC at University of Richmond.
Which ROTC branches can Virginia Commonwealth University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Richmond, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Virginia Commonwealth University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Virginia Commonwealth University and train with the unit at University of Richmond.
School links and location
These links belong to Virginia Commonwealth 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
vcu.edu
- Admissions
vcu.edu
- Apply
vcu.edu
- Financial aid
sfs.vcu.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: Richmond, VA 23284-2512
IPEDS UNITID: 234030
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