ROTC at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY
Yes, through cross-town: Binghamton University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Cross-town & partner options
Binghamton University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 36.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 36.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Binghamton University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 4.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men79%
- White54%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 Binghamton University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Binghamton 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: Binghamton University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Binghamton University: FAQ
Does Binghamton University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Binghamton University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Cornell University.
Which ROTC branches can Binghamton University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 36 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Cornell University, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Binghamton University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Binghamton University and train with the unit at Cornell University.
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