ROTC at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Worcester State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross.
Cross-town & partner options
Worcester State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.8 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at College of the Holy Cross.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Worcester State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.9 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men73%
- White76%
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 | 88% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,026–1,283 |
| 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 | $11,786 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,866 |
| Average net price | $13,381 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Worcester State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Worcester State University has 3,930 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Worcester State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Worcester State University: FAQ
Does Worcester State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Worcester State University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Navy ROTC at College of the Holy Cross.
Which ROTC branches can Worcester State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at College of the Holy Cross, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Worcester State University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Worcester State University and train with the unit at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and College of the Holy Cross.
School links and location
These links belong to Worcester State 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
worcester.edu
- Admissions
worcester.edu
- Apply
applyweb.com
- Financial aid
worcester.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Worcester, MA 01602-2597
IPEDS UNITID: 168430
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