ROTC at UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
Yes, through cross-town: UC Irvine students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Cross-town & partner options
UC Irvine students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 16.3 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 47.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at UC Irvine in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 12 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 28 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men77%
- Asian59%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- Asian54%
- Hispanic19%
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 UC Irvine. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
UC Irvine 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: UC Irvine takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | School of Law | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | School of Business | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at UC Irvine: FAQ
Does UC Irvine have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: UC Irvine students join Army ROTC at California State University, Fullerton and Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Which ROTC branches can UC Irvine students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at California State University, Fullerton, 16 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, San Bernardino, 47 mi).
Is ROTC at UC Irvine on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at UC Irvine and train with the unit at California State University, Fullerton and California State University, San Bernardino.
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