ROTC at Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-town & partner options
Bethel University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Notre Dame.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bethel University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.8 students start 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 | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 900–1,150 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–24 |
| 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 | $34,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,600 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bethel University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bethel University has 1,008 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: Bethel University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bethel University: FAQ
Does Bethel University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bethel University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Notre Dame.
Which ROTC branches can Bethel University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Notre Dame, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Bethel University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Bethel University and train with the unit at University of Notre Dame.
School links and location
These links belong to Bethel 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
betheluniversity.edu
- Admissions
betheluniversity.edu
- Apply
connect.betheluniversity.edu
- Financial aid
betheluniversity.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Mishawaka, IN 46545-5591
IPEDS UNITID: 150145
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