ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · private nonprofit
Yes — Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedBay State Battalion runs Army ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for cadets across Massachusetts.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 8 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute commissions officers alongside College of the Holy Cross cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 9 cross-town schools.
View full Air ForceCross-town & partner options
Worcester Polytechnic Institute students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.6 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at College of the Holy Cross.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 16 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 30 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men80%
- White90%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White82%
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 | 60% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $60,965 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $60,965 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 90% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has 5,447 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: Worcester Polytechnic Institute takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $35,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $35,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $35,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute: FAQ
Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have ROTC?
Yes — Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Worcester Polytechnic Institute students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bay State Battalion), Navy ROTC (cross-town at College of the Holy Cross, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 340 Worcester Polytechnic Institute).
Is ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Navy ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and train with the unit at College of the Holy Cross.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 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
wpi.edu
- Admissions
wpi.edu
- Apply
wpi.edu
- Financial aid
wpi.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: Worcester, MA 01609-2280
IPEDS UNITID: 168421
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