ROTC at Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
Yes, through cross-town: Samuel Merritt University students join Air Force ROTC at University of California, Berkeley.
Cross-town & partner options
Samuel Merritt University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.6 miROTC outcomes
Students at Samuel Merritt 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)
| 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 Samuel Merritt University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Samuel Merritt 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: Samuel Merritt University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Samuel Merritt University: FAQ
Does Samuel Merritt University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Samuel Merritt University students join Air Force ROTC at University of California, Berkeley.
Which ROTC branches can Samuel Merritt University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of California, Berkeley, 4 mi).
Is ROTC at Samuel Merritt University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Samuel Merritt University and train with the unit at University of California, Berkeley.
School links and location
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