ROTC at Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Yes, through cross-town: Wentworth Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at Northeastern University and Air Force ROTC at Boston University.
Cross-town & partner options
Wentworth Institute of Technology students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.2 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Northeastern University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Wentworth Institute of Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men91%
- White78%
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 | 91% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,110–1,320 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 27–31 |
| 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 | $42,884 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,884 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Wentworth Institute of Technology has 3,747 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: Wentworth Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology: FAQ
Does Wentworth Institute of Technology have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Wentworth Institute of Technology students join Army ROTC at Northeastern University and Air Force ROTC at Boston University.
Which ROTC branches can Wentworth Institute of Technology students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Northeastern University, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Boston University, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Wentworth Institute of Technology on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Wentworth Institute of Technology and train with the unit at Northeastern University and Boston University.
School links and location
These links belong to Wentworth Institute of Technology. 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
wit.edu
- Admissions
wit.edu
- Apply
wit.edu
- Financial aid
wit.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: Boston, MA 02115
IPEDS UNITID: 168227
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