More Americans than not say ROTC adds viewpoint diversity on campus
Core finding
Nearly half of Americans (46%) think students in ROTC programs add to the diversity of viewpoints and values on college campuses, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.
Another 42% are neutral, and 12% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree.
Topline scale
More Americans than not say ROTC adds viewpoint diversity on campus.
Students in Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs add to the diversity of the viewpoints and values on American college campuses.
n = 1,000 · May 22–28, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–28, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co
Students in Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs add to the diversity of the viewpoints and values on American college campuses.
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.