ROTC at Cornell University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Cornell University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Big Red Battalion (Cornell)

Army ROTC at Cornell University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in New York.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Cornell University

NROTC Cornell University trains midshipmen at Cornell 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

Also serves 1 cross-town school.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 536 Cornell University

AFROTC at Cornell University commissions officers alongside Ithaca College 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 2 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Cornell University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 44.4 mi

→ Syracuse University (Orange Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Syracuse University.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Cornell University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Cornell University enrolls 15,995 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location