ROTC at Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
Yes, through cross-town: Palomar College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Palomar College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 26.7 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 26.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Palomar College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.4 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)
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Palomar College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Palomar 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Palomar College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Palomar College: FAQ
Does Palomar College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Palomar College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at San Diego State University.
Which ROTC branches can Palomar College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at San Diego State University, 27 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at San Diego State University, 27 mi).
Is ROTC at Palomar College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Palomar College and train with the unit at San Diego State University.
School links and location
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