Detachment 027 Ball State University
Hosted at Ball State University · Muncie, IN
AFROTC Detachment 027 sits at Ball State University and serves cadets across Indiana.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Ball State University, Detachment 027 Ball State University commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Cardinals. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from Anderson University, Taylor University, and Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie cross-enroll into Detachment 027 Ball State University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Ball State University campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. Ball State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Taylor University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 027 Ball State University.
Academic programs at Ball State University
Cadets at Detachment 027 Ball State University pursue degrees across Ball State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Ball State University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: Muncie, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 027 Ball State University located?
- Detachment 027 Ball State University is hosted at Ball State University in Muncie, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 027 Ball State University?
- Yes — Detachment 027 Ball State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Anderson University, Taylor University, Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 027 Ball State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Ball State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 027 Ball State University founded?
- Detachment 027 Ball State University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 027 Ball State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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