ROTC at Yale University
New Haven, CT · private nonprofit
Yes — Yale University hosts Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Yale University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC Yale University trains midshipmen at Yale University for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
View full NavyCross-town & partner options
Yale University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 49.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Yale University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 8.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 20 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men77%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White65%
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 | 4% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,470–1,570 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| 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 | $67,250 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,250 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 96% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Yale University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Yale University has 6,758 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: Yale University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yale College | Up to $19,300 |
| Graduate | Graduate School | Up to $9,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Yale University: FAQ
Does Yale University have ROTC?
Yes — Yale University hosts Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at University of Connecticut through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Yale University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Connecticut, 49 mi), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Yale University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Yale University Air Force ROTC Det 009).
Is ROTC at Yale University on campus or cross-town?
Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Yale University. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Yale University and train with the unit at University of Connecticut.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Yale University?
Yes. The on-campus Navy ROTC unit lists 2 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Yale 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
yale.edu
- Admissions
admissions.yale.edu
- Apply
admissions.yale.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.yale.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: New Haven, CT 06520
IPEDS UNITID: 130794
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