ROTC at New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Yes, through cross-town: New Jersey City University students join Army ROTC at Seton Hall University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Cross-town & partner options
New Jersey City University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 5.2 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at New Jersey City University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.6 students start 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)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from New Jersey City University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
New Jersey City 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: New Jersey City University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at New Jersey City University: FAQ
Does New Jersey City University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: New Jersey City University students join Army ROTC at Seton Hall University and Air Force ROTC at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Which ROTC branches can New Jersey City University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Seton Hall University, 9 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at New Jersey Institute of Technology, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at New Jersey City University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at New Jersey City University and train with the unit at Seton Hall University and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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