ROTC at Howard University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Howard University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Bison Battalion

Army ROTC at Howard University commissions officers alongside University of the District of Columbia cross-town students.

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

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 130C Howard University

Bison is the AFROTC detachment at Howard University in District of Columbia.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 6 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

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

Army ROTCCross-town · 3.0 mi

→ University of the District of Columbia (Patriot Battalion (UDC))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of the District of Columbia.

Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 0.8 mi

→ George Washington University (NROTC George Washington University)

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at George Washington University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.5 mi

→ University of Maryland College Park (Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.4 mi

→ American University (Detachment 365B American University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American 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 Howard 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

Howard University enrolls 10,108 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