ROTC at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Case Western Reserve University students join Army ROTC at John Carroll University and Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Case Western Reserve University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.2 miHost institution.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 28.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Case Western Reserve University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.7 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 | 37% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,430–1,540 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 32–34 |
| 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 | $66,608 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,608 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 87% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Case Western Reserve University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Case Western Reserve University has 6,437 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: Case Western Reserve University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Engineering | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Management | Unlimited |
| Graduate | SCHOOL OF NURSING | Unlimited |
| Graduate | School of Social Science | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | SCHOOL OF LAW | Unlimited |
And 2 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Case Western Reserve University: FAQ
Does Case Western Reserve University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Case Western Reserve University students join Army ROTC at John Carroll University and Air Force ROTC at Kent State University.
Which ROTC branches can Case Western Reserve University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at John Carroll University, 4 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Kent State University, 29 mi).
Is ROTC at Case Western Reserve University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Case Western Reserve University and train with the unit at John Carroll University and Kent State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Case Western Reserve 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
case.edu
- Admissions
admission.case.edu
- Apply
admission.case.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.case.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: Cleveland, OH 44106
IPEDS UNITID: 201645
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