ROTC at Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Butler University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis and Air Force ROTC at Indiana University Bloomington.
Cross-town & partner options
Butler University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 50.1 miROTC outcomes
Students at Butler University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.7 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 | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| 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 | $47,560 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,560 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 80% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Butler University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Butler University has 4,317 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: Butler University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Butler University: FAQ
Does Butler University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Butler University students join Army ROTC at Indiana University-Indianapolis and Air Force ROTC at Indiana University Bloomington.
Which ROTC branches can Butler University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 5 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Indiana University Bloomington, 50 mi).
Is ROTC at Butler University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Butler University and train with the unit at Indiana University-Indianapolis and Indiana University Bloomington.
School links and location
These links belong to Butler 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
butler.edu
- Admissions
butler.edu
- Apply
butler.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: Indianapolis, IN 46208
IPEDS UNITID: 150163
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