ROTC at Ball State University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Ball State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Ball State Cardinal Battalion

Army ROTC in Muncie, IN runs out of Ball State University as the Ball State Cardinal Battalion.

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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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 027 Ball State University

AFROTC Detachment 027 sits at Ball State University and serves cadets across Indiana.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Ball State University students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Ball 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

Ball State University enrolls 13,988 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