ROTC at Brigham Young University
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Yes — Brigham Young University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Brigham Young University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedCougar Battalion (BYU) hosts Army ROTC at Brigham Young University and 2 partner schools across Utah.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Brigham Young University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Brigham Young University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 35 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 99 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men95%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women12%
- Men88%
- White84%
- Hispanic6%
- Other or unknown6%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
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 | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,270–1,460 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–32 |
| 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 | $6,688 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,688 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 81% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Brigham Young University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Brigham Young University has 32,952 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: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Brigham Young University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Brigham Young University: FAQ
Does Brigham Young University have ROTC?
Yes — Brigham Young University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Brigham Young University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Cougar Battalion (BYU)) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Brigham Young University Air Force ROTC Det 855).
Is ROTC at Brigham Young University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Brigham Young University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Brigham Young University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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- Official site
byu.edu
- Admissions
enrollment.byu.edu
- Apply
churchofjesuschrist.org
- Financial aid
enrollment.byu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Provo, UT 84602
IPEDS UNITID: 230038
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