ROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · public
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Virginia Tech contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 5 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedNROTC Virginia Tech runs NROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for midshipmen across Virginia.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedAFROTC Detachment 880 sits at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and serves cadets across Virginia.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 9.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Radford University.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,280–1,450 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–32 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $15,948 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,764 |
| Average net price | $24,953 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | NoMax contribution $0 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
ROTC scholarships at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University enrolls 30,923 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
vt.edu
- Admissions
vt.edu
- Apply
vt.edu
- Financial aid
finaid.vt.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
IPEDS UNITID: 233921
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.