ROTC at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY
Yes, through cross-town: Empire State University students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Empire State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Empire State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
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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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Empire State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Empire State University 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Empire 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 Empire State University: FAQ
Does Empire State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Empire State University students join Air Force ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Empire State University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Empire State University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Empire State University and train with the unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
School links and location
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