ROTC at Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Bellevue University students join Army ROTC at Creighton University and Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Cross-town & partner options
Bellevue University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bellevue University 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.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,903 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,903 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bellevue University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bellevue University has 10,220 undergraduates. 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: Bellevue University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,995 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $3,090 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $3,420 |
VA caution
- States Attorney General Filed Suit for Deceptive Action
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bellevue University: FAQ
Does Bellevue University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bellevue University students join Army ROTC at Creighton University and Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Which ROTC branches can Bellevue University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Creighton University, 8 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Nebraska Omaha, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at Bellevue University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Bellevue University and train with the unit at Creighton University and University of Nebraska Omaha.
School links and location
These links belong to Bellevue University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bellevue.edu
- Admissions
bellevue.edu
- Apply
bellevue.edu
- Financial aid
bellevue.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: Bellevue, NE 68005-3098
IPEDS UNITID: 180814
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