ROTC at Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Yes, through cross-town: Vassar College students join Army ROTC at Fordham University.
Cross-town & partner options
Vassar College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 57.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Vassar College 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 Vassar College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Vassar College 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: Vassar College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Vassar College | Unlimited |
| Graduate | 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 Vassar College: FAQ
Does Vassar College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Vassar College students join Army ROTC at Fordham University.
Which ROTC branches can Vassar College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Fordham University, 57 mi).
Is ROTC at Vassar College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Vassar College and train with the unit at Fordham University.
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