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ROTC at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY

Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Polytechnic Institute students join Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Cross-town & partner options

SUNY Polytechnic Institute students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 46.2 mi
→ Syracuse University (Detachment 535 Syracuse University)

ROTC outcomes

Students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
  • About 2.3 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 SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Principles of ExcellenceStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at SUNY Polytechnic Institute: FAQ

Does SUNY Polytechnic Institute have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Polytechnic Institute students join Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.

Which ROTC branches can SUNY Polytechnic Institute students join?

Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Syracuse University, 46 mi).

Is ROTC at SUNY Polytechnic Institute on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and train with the unit at Syracuse University.

School links and location

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Location: Utica, NY 13502

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IPEDS UNITID: 196112

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