ROTC at Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Calvin University students join Army ROTC at Western Michigan University.
Cross-town & partner options
Calvin University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 44.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Western Michigan University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Calvin University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.7 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 | 71% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,083–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| 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 | $39,350 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,350 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 74% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Calvin University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Calvin University has 3,193 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: Calvin University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | 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 Calvin University: FAQ
Does Calvin University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Calvin University students join Army ROTC at Western Michigan University.
Which ROTC branches can Calvin University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Western Michigan University, 45 mi).
Is ROTC at Calvin University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Calvin University and train with the unit at Western Michigan University.
School links and location
These links belong to Calvin 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
calvin.edu
- Admissions
calvin.edu
- Apply
calvin.edu
- Financial aid
calvin.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: Grand Rapids, MI 49546
IPEDS UNITID: 169080
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