ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College
Claremont, CA
Yes — Claremont Mckenna College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Southern California through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Claremont Mckenna College hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 12 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Claremont Mckenna College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 33.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Claremont Mckenna College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.7 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 7.4 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men74%
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.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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| Out-of-state tuition | — |
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| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Claremont Mckenna College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Claremont Mckenna College has undergraduate students. 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: Claremont Mckenna College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $15,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College: FAQ
Does Claremont Mckenna College have ROTC?
Yes — Claremont Mckenna College hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Southern California through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Claremont Mckenna College students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Claremont Mckenna College Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Southern California, 33 mi).
Is ROTC at Claremont Mckenna College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Claremont Mckenna College. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Claremont Mckenna College and train with the unit at University of Southern California.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Claremont Mckenna College?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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