ROTC at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Adelphi, MD
Yes, through cross-town: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Cross-town & partner options
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 7.4 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 9.8 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men73%
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 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) 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: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC): FAQ
Does University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Maryland College Park.
Which ROTC branches can University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 7 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Maryland College Park, 7 mi).
Is ROTC at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and train with the unit at University of Maryland College Park.
School links and location
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